Perseid meteor shower 2026 to peak in UK after eclipse today - ultimate guideToday's solar eclipse will coincide with the peak of one of the year's most spectacular meteor showers - here's everything you need to know about the PerseidsPerseid meteor shower: Difference between asteroids, comets and meteorsThe solar eclipse won't be the only spectacular celestial event this evening, as one of the year's most dazzling meteor showers - the Perseids - reaches its peak just hours later. ‌As darkness falls, attention will turn from the Sun to the stars, as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight. View 3 Images The Perseid meteor shower is caused by debris from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle (Image: Getty Images)Solar eclipse 2026 maps reveal best places in UK to watch stunning show READ MORE :When is the solar eclipse 2026 in UK and best places to watch - complete guide READ MORE :What is the Perseid meteor shower? The Perseid meteor shower, for instance, is caused by debris from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. ‌Royal Museums Greenwich notes: "In 2026 the peak of the Perseid meteor shower fortunately occurs during a new Moon, so conditions are ideal for seeing the peak."