"Get Ready for Spectacular Perseids Meteor Shower: Prime Viewing Times Revealed"

The Perseid meteor shower, the most popular meteor shower in the northern hemisphere, has begun and will peak in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, August 13. The best viewing conditions include being in a location with low light pollution, clear skies, and being outside during the peak hours. This year's Perseids are particularly exciting because the peak night occurs when the moon is down, allowing for better visibility. The Perseids are caused by the Earth passing through the dust-strewn orbit of comet Swift-Tuttle, and they are primarily visible in the northern hemisphere.