Perseid Meteor Shower Reaches Peak This Weekend With Ideal Viewing Conditions

The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12-13, offering a potential dazzling celestial display.
This year's peak presents near perfect viewing due to minimal moonlight interfering with visibility of the meteors.
Observers in the Northern Hemisphere can expect to see up to 100 meteors per hour from dark locations away from light pollution.
The Perseids originate from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle and appear to radiate outwards from the constellation Perseus.
Tips for viewing the meteor shower include finding an open sky view, allowing time for eyes to adapt to darkness, avoiding looking at phones, and dressing warmly.