Tonight and tomorrow night, Earth will pass through the densest part of Comet Swift-Tuttle’s tail. The best view will be after moonset (around 1 a.m.) and for the most detailed viewing, you want as little light pollution as you can manage. At the peak, there may be as many 200 meteors–falling stars, which, of course, they aren’t but it sounds so lovely–per hour. North America offers the best vantage point for viewing. Learn more about the Perseids here.
Love the night sky? Check out the Sonoma County Astronomical Society.
Catch a Falling Star never fails to make me smile.
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