Meteor Shower

Perseid Meteor Shower 2027

Thursday, August 12, 2027

Demo Data: Event data is sample/projected data for demonstration purposes. Actual timings may vary.

Start Time

2027-07-17

Peak Time

2027-08-12

End Time

2027-08-24

Sri Lanka Visibility

Good — Radiant rises late evening, best viewing after midnight

Moon Phase

Waning Crescent (favorable)

Photography

Excellent — Fast bright meteors, good for wide-field capture

Best Locations

Arugam Bay, Yala, Wilpattu, Mannar

Best Viewing Time

After midnight until dawn

Source

International Meteor Organization (IMO) — Sample/projected data

About this Event

The Perseids are one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 100 meteors per hour at their peak. They are produced by debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle.

Photography Tips

Use a wide-angle lens (14mm-24mm) to capture more of the sky.
Set your camera on a sturdy tripod.
Use a wide aperture (f/2.8 or wider) and high ISO (1600-3200).
Take continuous exposures of 15-30 seconds to catch unpredictable meteors.