If you've never seen a shooting star, tonight could be your best chance to do so for a while: the annual Perseid meteor shower is peaking at the moment, so if you can find clear skies away from city lights, you could be in for an inspiring, astronomical treat.
The annual Perseid shower, characterized by bright, consistent and colorful meteors, is expected to peak overnight.
The best time for looking is the several-hour time period before dawn, when Earth's "front windshield" is overhead.
Can't get up that early? The Perseids usually start appearing around 10 p.m. Some of the early ones streak more slowly, providing longer and more spectacular meteors.
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