articleThe Brief The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12 into the early morning of August 13. The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12-August 13. What makes this year’s meteor shower extra special is that the moon will be a new moon, which means visibility of the shower will be that much better – weather permitting. Perseid meteor showerThe backstory:The Perseid meteor shower takes place every year, typically during July and August. When is the next meteor shower?