The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on Wednesday. Where to watch in Northern California

24 verified updates • corroborated by 16 independent sources • tracked since August 9, 2026

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Aug 09, 11:00 PM 3 sources: AP News, KATU, The Guardian
Hundreds of meteors will soon paint the sky: peak hours & where to watch in Oregon
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Aug 10, 08:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, San Francisco Chronicle
Here’s the best hour Wednesday to see Perseids meteor shower peak, California astronomer says
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Aug 10, 11:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, BBC News
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
→ Specific time reference and astronomer attribution removed; peak now confirmed.
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Aug 11, 07:30 AM 2 sources: AP News, The Washington Post
It may be possible to catch a daytime meteor shower, thanks to a solar eclipse
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Aug 11, 08:00 AM 2 sources: AP News, BBC News
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
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Aug 11, 09:00 AM 1 source: BBC News
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Aug 11, 10:00 AM 1 source: The Independent
The stunning fireball Perseid meteor shower twinning with the solar eclipse
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Aug 11, 10:30 AM 1 source: 9News
The best places to spot the Perseid meteor shower in Colorado
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Aug 11, 12:30 PM 1 source: CBS News
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
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Aug 11, 03:30 PM 1 source: NBC News
The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse
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Aug 11, 04:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, NBC News
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Aug 11, 09:00 PM 1 source: CBS News
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
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Aug 11, 10:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, NBC News
The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse
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Aug 12, 12:30 PM 1 source: seattletimes.com
Here’s how to watch the best meteor shower of the year in Western WA
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Aug 12, 01:00 PM 1 source: The Seattle Times
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Aug 12, 02:30 PM 1 source: Space
Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonight — here's what to expect
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Aug 12, 04:00 PM 1 source: The Seattle Times
Here’s how to watch the best meteor shower of the year in Western WA
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Aug 12, 05:00 PM 1 source: Space
Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonight — here's what to expect
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Aug 12, 06:30 PM 2 sources: NBC 5 Chicago, Space
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Aug 12, 07:30 PM 1 source: Space
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Aug 12, 08:30 PM 1 source: The New York Times
The Perseids, Summer’s Strongest Meteor Shower, Will Peak Tonight
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Aug 12, 09:30 PM 1 source: Space
Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonight — here's what to expect
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Aug 12, 10:00 PM 1 source: The New York Times
The Perseids, Summer’s Strongest Meteor Shower, Will Peak Tonight
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Aug 12, 10:30 PM 1 source: KCRA
The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on Wednesday. Where to watch in Northern California

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