One of the most prolific annual meteor showers of the year, the Perseids, peaks tonight, bringing up to 75 "shooting stars" per hour to the sky in some parts of the world. Although the U.S. saw its peak last night (Sunday Aug. 11), many streaking meteors will still be visible overhead tonight for those in suitably dark areas.
Although bright meteors are expected, the display can be significantly affected by strong moonlight. But this year, the moon will set just as strong activity begins to occur from the Perseids, according to the American Meteor Society. The best time to look will be after 1 a.m. local time.
