APOD: 2026 August 12 – Perseids over a Little Planet

On August 12, 2026, the Astronomy Picture of the Day featured the Perseids meteor shower over a Little Planet, accompanied by a professional astronomer's explanation. Simultaneously, other daily activities were released, including The Daily Crossword and the Word Wrangler puzzle. While the APOD continues to showcase the cosmos through daily imagery, the Word Wrangler edition for this specific date is described as being ruthless for those attempting to solve its challenges.