Perseid Meteor Shower 2024 Peak Times. In 2024, the perseid meteor shower coincides with the first quarter moon phase. The shower is expected to reach peak activity at around 10:00 edt on 12 august 2024, and so the best displays might be seen before dawn on 12 august.
This means the best time to observe will be from midnight (after the moon has. The moon will be at 1st quarter and 50% illuminated during 2024โs peak of the perseid meteor shower.