Perseid meteor shower: When it peaks and what could spoil the party | NYGazet

What makes the Perseids great is the quantity of meteors, their showy quality and the August summer nights when you can view them. But this year, there's a caveat.

Meteors streak across the Milky Way in the night sky as seen from Bonar, Spain, on July 17. The Perseids can be seen through Aug. 24 but peak on Aug. 11-12. When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It’s not just about the quantity of meteor... [2513 chars]