Perseid Meteor Shower in Newcastle
South Africa — August 12, 2026
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Newcastle
03:34:39
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT / UTC
01:34:39
Etc/UTC
Mecca
04:34:39
UTC+3
About Perseid Meteor Shower
One of the best annual meteor showers, peaking around August 12-13 with up to 100 meteors per hour.
Newcastle Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Population
- 404,838
- Coordinates
- -27.758, 29.9318
Sun Times Today in Newcastle
Sunrise
06:50
Solar Noon
12:01
Sunset
17:13
Golden Hour
16:38
Daylight
10h 22m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Newcastle
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:26 |
| Sunrise | 06:50 |
| Dhuhr | 12:01 |
| Asr | 14:54 |
| Maghrib | 17:13 |
| Isha | 18:32 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
25.3°C
Low
7.3°C
Condition
Clear
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Perseid Meteor Shower in Newcastle?
- Perseid Meteor Shower in Newcastle falls on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
- What timezone is Newcastle in?
- Newcastle is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.