How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in style!Looking to catch the breathtaking Perseid meteor shower this year? Here's how you can do so safely and in style!
The Perseid meteor shower is arguably the most popular meteor shower of the year according to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke. With nearly 80-200 meteors dashing across your sky per hour, it's well worth it to take a peek outside and catch the show for yourself.
Though the shower officially started on July 17 and runs through Aug. 27, the shower's peak is on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 from between 4 p.m. EDT to 4 a.m. the following morning. You can also get top-notch visibility on the nights of the 11th and the 13th.
The best part about the meteor shower this year?
This year's show peaks on the moonless night of Aug. 12 from 4 p.m. EDT until 4 a.m. the following morning. During this year's peak, stargazers can expect to see 60 to 70 meteors per hour. (Global News)
Here's everything you need to know about watching the Perseid meteor shower, including what you might need t...
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How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in style!
