APOD: 2026 August 15 – Bright Perseids from Sweden
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On August 15, 2026, the Astronomy Picture of the Day showcased a captivating image of the bright Perseids meteor shower as seen from Sweden. The Perseids are renowned for their bright and swift meteors, originating from the constellation Perseus. As Earth travels through the dusty trail of periodic comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, the comet's debris burns up in our atmosphere, creating brief yet beautiful streaks across the night sky.
The photograph captured during the shower's peak on August 12 displayed two bright Perseid meteors and a meteor's watery reflection near Grisslehamn, a coastal village in Sweden. The meteors appeared as vividly as Altair, the brightest star in the scene. The night was particularly notable as the shower's peak coincided with a New Moon, meaning the meteors were visible without the interference of moonlight.
Furthermore, many enthusiasts of the night sky also witnessed the silhouetted New Moon during a solar eclipse, adding to the spectacle of the night.
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