The Perseid Meteor Shower May Be Spectacular This Year

by Robert Wilkinson

Or so the International Meteor Association says. Rather than the usual 50-100 per hour, they're saying it could be 150-200 per hour this year. They are supposed to peak this Thursday evening into Friday morning. However, the Moon will be bright Thursday evening, so the best view is after midnight. More here: The Perseid meteor shower could be twice as awesome this year.