Perseid meteor shower 2026 peaks on Mother’s Day in Thailand
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the year, peaks over the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August, landing on Thailand’s Mother’s Day public holiday. This year the sky itself is cooperating: the peak coincides with a new moon, leaving the night dark from dusk … The story Perseid meteor shower 2026 peaks on Mother’s Day in Thailand as seen…
The Perseid meteor shower, a highly anticipated annual event, is expected to peak in Thailand on Mother's Day, August 12, 2026. This celestial spectacle coincides with a new moon, providing a dark sky perfect for viewing meteors. The shower, which runs from July 17 to August 24, is caused by Earth passing through debris from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, last seen near the Sun in 1992.
Typically, observers can expect to see 50 to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, though local factors may reduce this number in Thailand. The peak is predicted for 14.53 UTC on the 13th, which is 21.53 local time. For optimal viewing, head away from city lights to a location with an open horizon. Though a total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on the same day, it will not be visible in Thailand.
Bad weather is the primary concern, as August is the middle of Thailand's southwest monsoon season, with frequent heavy rain and flash flooding. Nonetheless, the coming Mother's Day is a prime opportunity for stargazers in Thailand to witness this impressive meteor display.
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