Latest News About Upcoming Meteor Showers

Here are the latest reliable sources for upcoming meteor showers and where to watch them.

• Perseids peak: August 12–13, 2026. Expect bright meteors and a good display if skies are dark. This is one of the most prominent annual showers.[1][2]
• Geminids peak: December 13–14, 2026. Typically strong with many bright meteors; viewing is best after midnight in dark skies.[2][1]
• Ursids peak: December 21–22, 2026. Generally fainter but can produce some interesting activity; the moon may affect visibility that night.[1][2]
• Quadrantids peak: January 3–4, 2027. A short, intense burst but often hindered by late-night/early-morning temperatures and moonlight depending on year.[2][1]
• Lyrids peak: April 21–22, 2027. Moderate activity; nearly full Moon in some years can affect viewing.[1][2]

Helpful tips for your Bend, Oregon viewing:

• Check local weather and cloud cover forecasts for the night of the shower peak, and plan for a multi-hour session to catch more meteors as activity waxes and wanes.
• Find a dark site at least 30–60 minutes after sunset; allow your eyes to adapt (about 20–30 minutes).
• Bring a reclining chair, warm clothing, and a blanket; avoid looking at phones for long stretches to preserve night vision.

Illustration: A simple viewing plan for Perseids in August

• Location: Bend, OR dark-sky site
• Time: night of Aug 12–13, after 11 p.m.
• Expectation: several meteors per minute at peak if skies are clear [image: placeholder]

If you’d like, I can tailor a viewing plan for your exact date and location, including a simple nightly checklist and a printable sky guide. I can also pull a current calendar of all major showers for 2026–2027 with peak dates and expected activity levels.

Citations:

• Meteor shower calendar and peak dates (Perseids, Geminids, Ursids, Quadrantids, Lyrids)[2][1]