Perseid Meteor Shower 2026 Guide | Jacksonville News

Get ready for the Perseid meteor shower in August 2026 — one of the year’s most dazzling sky shows. Peak viewing hits August 12-13 with up to 37 miles per second streaks, bright fireballs, and a new moon eliminating light pollution. Florida’s clear skies and dark-sky parks like Kissimmee Prairie and Big Cypress offer prime viewing spots. Don’t miss this cosmic fireworks display — dozens of meteors per hour await under the stars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90e3ad56eb1da4b1