The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight after a solar eclipse, with multiple UK outlets saying the best viewing occurs between midnight and about 5:30am on the night of 12–13 August. The shower is expected to produce visible streaks across the night sky if conditions are clear.
Several sources frame the event as a chance for stargazers to see an additional display within hours of the eclipse, noting that the Perseids are among the year’s most notable meteor showers. Sky News and others describe “peak hours” and encourage viewers to plan for the darker period of the night, while local papers focus on practical timing for watchers across the UK. Across the reports, the main agreement is the timing window and the expectation of visibility UK-wide, with the caveat that sky clarity affects what can be seen.
