A lovely shower.

The Perseid meteor shower is an annual astronomical event that occurs in August. This year, it will peak on the evening of August 12 and continue into the early hours of August 13. The shower is visible in the northern and parts of the southern hemisphere. The number of meteors seen during the shower varies depending on factors such as light pollution, cloud cover, and moonlight. However, this year the moon will be in its first quarter on the evening of August 12, providing optimal viewing conditions. Meteors, also known as shooting stars, are caused by pieces of dust and debris entering Earth's atmosphere and burning up. The Perseids are caused by remnants of the comet Swift-Tuttle. The shower is named after the constellation Perseus, although it can be seen in all directions in the sky. To locate Perseus, one can use the constellations Cassiopeia and Taurus as reference points. It is recommended to find a location away from light pollution and allow the eyes to adjust for at least 15 minutes to fully enjoy the meteor shower. During the peak, viewers can expect to see up to 100 meteors in an hour, especially if the moon has set and the sky is clear. [Extracted from the article]