The 2016 Perseid meteor shower peaks August 11-12. Here's how to watch! by Xeni Jardin from on 2016-08-09 01:50 (#1PXD3) The Perseid meteor shower originates from the Swift-Tuttle comet, and is visible now through until August 24, 2016. The show is seen viewed from a northeastern direction in the northern hemisphere.(more")