Perseid Meteor Shower in London: Where to watch the August spectacle in the capital

The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to reach its peak tonight (August 12) and those who call the capital home won’t have to leave the city to see it.

Londoners will be able to watch a mesmerising stream of meteoroids travel across the city’s night sky this evening as the Earth passes the Perseid shower.

The leftover debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle will light up the skyline as they vaporise in the Earth’s atmosphere.

Here’s everything Londoners hoping to see the Perseid Meteor Shower in London tonight need to know.

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Will the August Perseid Meteor Shower be visible in London?

Yes, the August Perseid Meteor shower in London. However you’ll get the best view away from light polluted areas. As explained by planetary science researcher and meteorite expert Dr Ashley King to the National History Museum: “the darker the skies, the better your chances.”

When is the best time to see the August Perseid Meteor Shower in London?

Royal Museums Greenwich recommends the best time to see the meteoroids in the capital’s skies will be anytime between midnight and 5.30am.

Where to watch the August Perseid Meteor Shower in London?

While London is one of the most light-polluted spots in the country, it’s still possible to stargaze. 

There are a number of spots throughout London in which locals and visitors may be able to see the shower. One of the most renowned spots is Morden Hall Park in South London, but Primrose Hill and Greenwich Park could also offer clear views.

According to the Met Office, the capital is expected to have clear skies this evening meaning Londoners won’t have to worry about clouds obstructing their view of the shower.