# Perseid meteor shower events in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/perseid-meteor-shower-events-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-08-13T19:43:31.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 4. In early August 2026, several Turkish municipalities organized public viewing festivals for the annual Perseid meteor shower. On 8 August, the Karacabey district of Bursa hosted its sixth Perseid observation event at Yeniköy Beach, drawing more than 25,000 enthusiasts. The program integrated meteor watching with environmental awareness, featuring workshops on climate change and zero waste. On 12 August, the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality scheduled a free visual festival at the Erciyes ski resort’s Hacılar Gate, offering professional astronomer talks and telescope sessions. As the shower reached its peak between 12 and 13 August, observation conditions were highly favorable due to low moonlight. In Kayseri, thousands gathered at the Erciyes Mountain summit, while approximately 7,000 people attended a festival at Topuklu Plateau in Denizli’s Beyağaç district. Other notable observation points included Bolu, Kastamonu, Nevşehir, and Istanbul. On 13 August, Ankara University hosted a ‘Science Cafe’ at the Kreiken Observatory. Simultaneously, Beylikdüzü Municipality organized the ‘SMART SPACE: Perseid Meteor Shower and Space Observation’ program at the Aziz Sancar Science and Art Center. This event provided informative presentations on meteor shower formation and celestial movement, telescope observations of planets, a planetarium experience, and a drone show. The event, caused by Earth passing through debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, coincided with a rare week of astronomical events, including a total solar eclipse visible in parts of Europe and North America, though the eclipse was not visible from Turkey. ## Claims - The 6th Perseid Meteor Shower Observation Event will be held on 8 August at Yeniköy Beach in Karacabey, Bursa, Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event is organized by Karacabey Municipality with support from the Cemre Foundation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Participation is free and no prior registration is required. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The programme includes day‑long activities, workshops, and a night‑time meteor observation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Experts attending include Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sarı, Prof. Dr. Utku Perktaş, Doç. Dr. Çetin Şenkul and others. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event will feature information sessions about COP31, organized by the Cemre Foundation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event aims to increase interest in science and nature among youth and families. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Alper Tüydeş will serve as the host of the event. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Beylikdüzü hosts Perseid meteor shower observation event Beylikdüzü Municipality hosted a free space observation event at the Aziz Sancar Science and Art Center, featuring telescope observations of the Perseid meteor shower, a planetaryum, and drone shows. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beylikdz-hosts-perseid-meteor-shower-observation-event ### 2026-08-13: Ankara University hosts sky observation event at Kreiken Observatory Sky enthusiasts gathered at Ankara University’s Kreiken Observatory to observe the Perseid meteor shower and participate in astronomy presentations and telescope observations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ankara-university-hosts-sky-observation-event-at-kreiken-observatory ### 2026-08-08: Bursa hosts Perseid meteor shower event for 25,000 people Over 25,000 people gathered at Yeniköy Beach in Bursa, Turkey, for the 6th Perseid Meteor Shower Observation Event, combining astronomy with environmental awareness activities. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karacabey-hosts-6th-perseid-meteor-shower-observation-event ### 2026-08-05: Kayseri Municipality Hosts Perseid Meteor Shower Event at Erciyes Mountain Kayseri’s municipality, Erciyes A.Ş. and the local science center will host a free Perseid meteor‑shower festival on 12 August at Erciyes Mountain, with expert talks and telescope viewing. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-municipality-hosts-perseid-meteor-shower-event-at-erciyes-mountain --- Cite as: Perseid meteor shower events in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/perseid-meteor-shower-events-in-turkey