NASA hosts Perseid meteor shower 2026 watch party LIVE on YouTube. Here's when and how people across world can join
This year, the Perseids meteor shower will peak on the morning of August 13, when viewers could see up to 50-100 meteors per hour, meteors an hour if viewing conditions are favourable.
NASA will host a live watch party for the Perseid meteor shower 2026 on YouTube. The livestream begins at 9:30 IST, allowing people around the world to witness one of the year's brightest meteor showers. This year's peak is expected on August 13, with up to 50-100 meteors per hour visible under ideal viewing conditions. The new moon on August 12 will provide a darker sky for better observation.
The Perseids are renowned for their bright fireballs, and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Centre will be hosting the event from their ALaMO observatory, which is celebrating 20 years of discovery. The live stream starts at 11 pm CT (9:30 am IST) and the best viewing time is around 11 pm local time, with rates increasing after midnight until dawn.
India can also watch the meteor shower, with ideal viewing locations including Ladakh, Spiti Valley, Jaisalmer, Coorg, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. To watch, one doesn't need binoculars, but a dark sky location and a lawn chair are recommended. NASA will provide real-time sky imagery and expert analysis throughout the broadcast.
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