Look up in the night sky in early August for a celestial light show that you don't want to miss. The Perseids meteor shower is currently underway; however, the peak days to view them will be in early August. Many refer to these meteors as "shooting stars," which isn't entirely accurate since they aren't stars at all, but I get why they are known as such. Get our free mobile appPerseids Meteor Shower Peak Dates 2026According to NASA, you can expect to see an average of up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseids' peak. Light pollution causes the night sky to be less visible.