"Guide to Viewing the 2024 Perseid Meteor Shower"

The Perseid meteor shower, expected to peak on August 12, 2024, will offer skywatchers a spectacular display with up to 100 meteors per hour in dark locations. The best viewing times are after midnight on August 11, 12, and 13, with optimal conditions away from city lights. The shower, originating from Comet Swift-Tuttle, will be visible from mid-July to early September.