Animated image of the Perseid constellation

When:

Tuesday, August 9 - Friday, August 26, After midnight to before dawn

Where:

Northern Sky

Target Audience:

General Public

Overview:

Look in the northern sky between midnight and dawn to see the annual Perseid Meteor in full swing through Aug. 26. At its peak on Friday, Aug. 12, viewers could see as many as 200 meteors per hour streaming through the sky. 

See "What's Up for August 2016" below to learn more about how and when to watch: 

And find out about other upcoming meteor showers, here.