Perseid Meteor Shower to Illuminate Night Sky This August

Skywatchers can expect a dazzling display with up to 100 meteors per hour at peak on August 12-13.

The Perseid meteor shower, fueled by Comet Swift-Tuttle, is active from mid-July to early September.
Best viewing times are after midnight, with peak activity predicted for the night of August 12-13.
Ideal locations include rural areas away from city lights for clearer, darker skies.
Skywatchers should allow 20-30 minutes for their eyes to adjust to the dark.
The meteors appear to originate from the constellation Perseus, near Cassiopeia.