Perseid meteor shower lights up Jordan’s skies
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- The Perseid meteor shower has produced striking views across Jordan, particularly in desert areas.
- A new moon created dark skies, providing favorable conditions for meteor watching
The Perseid meteor shower lit up skies across Jordan in recent nights, with residents in several areas, particularly desert regions, witnessing bright meteors streaking rapidly through the atmosphere.
The annual meteor shower is one of the most prominent astronomical events visible from Earth.
The Perseids reached their peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday, August 12–13, 2026, with activity continuing into the early hours of Friday, August 14.
The coincidence with the new moon provided darker skies with little to no moonlight, allowing observers to get clearer views of meteors produced by debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet.
The Perseids are known for their bright, fast-moving meteors and are typically among the most anticipated meteor showers of the year.
