Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

New Hampshire skywatchers, get ready for cosmic action this week! Wednesday afternoon brings a partial solar eclipse — grab fresh eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector to safely witness the sun’s bite-sized shadow. Then, the real show: the Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight, perfectly timed with a new moon for zero light pollution. Clear skies? You could see dozens of bright meteors per hour. Clouds may roll in late Wednesday night, but dawn clears the way — stay up later for best views. Even if you miss the peak, the show runs days before and after. Don’t miss the celestial fireworks…