The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky.

The Perseids meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12-13, with up to 60 meteors per hour visible, although the view will be slightly obstructed by the full moon on August 9, and the next opportunity to see a meteor shower of this magnitude will be in 2028.