Baku: The Perseid meteor shower, a celestial event eagerly anticipated by stargazers, will be visible until August 24. The meteor shower is projected to reach its peak activity on August 13 at 06:00 a.m. Baku time, as reported by APA, citing the Department of Astrophysics of the Faculty of Physics at Baku State University (BSU).

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the statement from BSU highlights a noteworthy observation opportunity in 2026. The peak of the Perseid meteor shower in that year will coincide with the New Moon phase. This alignment will result in minimal moonlight interference, ensuring a dark sky ideal for viewing the meteors. Consequently, the 2026 Perseid meteor shower is anticipated to be one of the most favorable for observation in recent years.