The Perseid meteor shower is a spectacle we can count on every summer, weather permitting, and this year's event peaks tonight. Sunday night and into the early hours of Monday will be the best time to see the Perseids, according to the meteorologist. POTYou'll need to find a viewing spot with clear, dark skies, but you won't need any special equipment to get the most out of the experience—meteors should be plentiful and visible to the naked eye.
The Perseids appear every year in late July and last for several weeks. These meteors (or shooting stars) are produced when debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet interacts with Earth's atmosphere, creating streaks of colorful light as the fragments burn up. At its peak, the phenomenon can produce up to 100 meteors per hour. And the Perseids are known to put on an even more spectacular light show. “The Perseids are also known for their fireballs,” according to POT“Fireballs are larger explosions of light and color that can persist for longer than an average meteor trail. This is because fireballs originate from larger particles of cometary material.”
So find a good spot, ideally after moonset, look up and wait. You might be able to see some natural fireworks.
