articleThe Brief The 2026 Perseids meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, with the best viewing generally between midnight and dawn. What we know:The annual Perseids meteor shower is already underway and continues through Aug. 24, but the main event comes late Wednesday, Aug. 12, into early Thursday, Aug. 13. Among the recommended locations are:🌠 Chestatee Overlook — north of DahlonegaA paved overlook and one of the easier options for people who want darker mountain skies without a major hike. 🌠 John's Mountain Overlook — Walker CountyAnother remote, unpaved option for people comfortable traveling mountain roads after dark. Viewing is entirely dependent on having breaks in the cloud cover, and conditions can vary considerably across North Georgia.