5 August 2026 14:23 (UTC+04:00)Laman Ismayilova Read moreThe Perseid meteor shower will be visible until August 24, with its peak activity expected on August 13 at 06:00 Baku time, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Astrophysics Department of the Physics Faculty at Baku State University. The Perseids occur when Earth passes through a trail of dust and small rocky particles left behind by the 109P/Swift-Tuttle comet. From Baku, the meteor shower will be observable throughout the night, with the best viewing conditions expected on the night of August 12-13, particularly in the hours before dawn. This year's Perseid peak will also coincide with the new moon, providing especially dark skies and improving visibility. As a result, the meteor shower is expected to offer one of the best viewing opportunities in recent years.