Perseids & Eclipse Sky Show | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Catch the Perseid meteor shower at its peak—potentially 50 to 100 meteors an hour under perfect skies! This year’s show is extra cosmic: it coincides with a total solar eclipse over Spain, Iceland, and Greenland, plus a rare six-planet alignment. Best viewing? After the eclipse, when the moon’s in new phase (no moonlight interference). These fireballs come from comet Swift-Tuttle, which returns every 133 years—and yes, summer means cozy stargazing without freezing. Head out after dark, away from city lights, gaze toward Perseus, let your eyes adjust for 30 minutes, and just relax—your sky’s…