The Perseid meteor shower takes place in mid August. While the Perseids usually peak somewhere between August 11 - 13 every year, shooting stars can often be seen a week or two before and after the peak date. Known as the most brilliant of annual meteor showers, the Perseids, at its peak, can emit anywhere from 50 to 150 shooting stars an hour. More...
If you miss the Persieds. you have a chance in November to observe another a meteor shower called the Leonids. |