Perseid Meteor Shower Tonight

The Perseid Meteor Shower: When and Where to Look

When to Watch

The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on August 12th and 13th. The best time to look for Perseids is in the predawn hours, between midnight and 5:00 AM.

Where to Look

The Perseids are best viewed from a dark location with clear skies. Look in the northeastern sky for the radiant, which is the point from which the meteors appear to originate. The radiant is located in the constellation Perseus.