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Israel Hosts Extensive Perseids Meteor Shower Events Across August
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By זיו ריינשטיין
First reported by N12 · Aug 2, 2026
What happened
Israel hosts numerous events across the country in August to observe the Perseids meteor shower, peaking August 11-13, with guided tours, telescope viewings, and family activities from the Dead Sea to the Negev and Mitzpe Ramon.
- 01Perseids meteor shower peaks August 11-13, visible across Israel with up to 100 meteors per hour.
- 02Dead Sea hosts family-friendly viewing nights with telescopes and music on August 12-13 for 50 shekels.
- 03Technoda in Hadera offers a darkened star observation event with lectures on August 13 for 35 shekels.
- 04Negev Mountains hold a month-long festival with guided tours and astronomy activities, peaking mid-August.
- 05Israel Nature and Parks Authority runs nationwide night events from August 9-14, including overnight stays at nature reserves.
- 06Mitzpe Ramon, a Dark Sky Reserve, offers free independent viewing and the Intimidbar festival late August.
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