The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12, high rates of Perseid meteors can also be expected during the nights surrounding the peak. The best time to look for Perseids is in the predawn hours.
If you missed the Perseids last night or are unable to look for them in person, check out this free livestream hosted by astrophysicist Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project. The livestream uses the project's all-sky camera, giving you a front-seat view of the dark skies over Maciano, Italy, weather permitting of course.
