The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular annual celestial events! This year, the Perseids will peak around the night of August 11th and the early hours of August 12th. During the peak, you can expect to see up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
So, what are 'ideal' conditions?
Most important is to find a dark spot. Try to get away from city lights to a location with minimal light pollution. Look towards the constellation Perseus. The meteors will appear to radiate from this area in the sky. The chart below gives you an idea on where the meteors will appear to be coming from, but they can appear anywhere in the sky. After midnight is best as the radiant rises higher in the sky.
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| Radiant point is about 28° high in the NE at midnight on the 12th of August for observers at 40° N latitude |
Be patient. Give your eyes time to adjust to the darkness and bring a blanket or chair to stay comfortable. Let me know how many you see.
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