Tutorials
SUMMARY
The Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak between August 12-13, 2026, coinciding with a new moon for exceptionally dark skies. This guide provides practical advice for photographing the event, with an estimated 60-75 meteors per hour visible. Key equipment includes a DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual mode, a wide-angle lens, a sturdy tripod, and a remote shutter release or intervalometer. The radiant point for the Perseids is the constellation Perseus, but meteors appear across the sky, allowing for compositional choices that may include foreground elements or the Milky Way.
TAKEAWAYS
Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12-13, 2026, with ideal dark sky conditions.
Essential gear: manual camera, wide-angle lens, tripod, remote shutter.
Aim camera towards Perseus (radiant point) or consider foreground/Milky Way composition.
Keep camera continuously shooting using a remote or intervalometer.