Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks in Mid-August Providing Stargazers with the Best Meteor Show of the Year

The Perseids meteor shower occurs annually when the Earth passes through debris left by comet Swift-Tuttle.
This year the Perseids are expected to peak on the night of August 12 into the early morning hours of August 13.
The Perseids can produce 50-100 visible meteors per hour under ideal dark sky conditions.
To best view the meteor shower, find a dark location away from light pollution and allow time for your eyes to adjust to the darkness.
While the Perseids are the most prolific, there are other opportunities to see meteors between now and mid-August including the Capricornids, Delta Aquarids, and more.