But "Earthgrazer" meteors, which skim Earth's atmosphere and showcase long, blazing tails, are visible earlier when the radiant is low above the horizon.The meteors themselves are traveling at 132,000 miles per hour, which creates their vivid streaks of light.

Perseid meteor shower 2019: How and when to watch the fireballs hit their peak. NASA/MEO. The unusual building in the foreground is a planetarium on the grounds of Kolonica Observatory. Find out when to watch for the Perseids in 2020 and how to maximize your chance of seeing a shooting star! The Perseids have presented a scintillating display for 2,000 years, according to The meteors can be traced to the Perseus constellation, from which they get their name, which will climb in the northeastern sky as the evening passes. Delta Aquariids appear to come from the constellation Aquarius, visible in the southern part of the sky, while the Perseids will be in the northern part of the sky. The best way to view the meteor shower is by sitting in a reclining lawn chair or lying on your back and looking up at the sky with a wide view. It can take up to 45 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark for optimal viewing. Debris particles associated with the comet flare up in Earth's atmosphere, giving the illusion of falling stars. Let your eyes adjust to the darkness. If clouds or other obstacles get in the way, tune into the As with all meteor showers, it's smart to carve out a chunk of time to kick back and watch the night sky. When the "radiant" is highest in the sky, we'll see the most meteors.

The moon will be close to full right at the shower's peak, and its brightness will put a damper on meteor spotting. No special equipment is needed, but if you want the best view, it helps to be as far from artificial light as possible.If you live in an urban area, you might want to take a drive to avoid city lights, which can make the meteor shower seem faint.

You'll need to stay up until the wee hours of the morning, or get up before dawn to spot the most meteors. Perseid Meteor Shower 2019 Dazzles Skywatchers Despite a Bright Moon. This year's peak comes just two days before the full moon. We delete comments that violate The Perseid The Perseids are an annual gift from the comet Swift-Tuttle. Meteor showers are a great opportunity for time-lapse videos and long-exposure photography, allowing your shots of the night sky to turn into van Gogh-like paintings of this starry spectacle.Google unveils stunning tribute for Apollo 11 engineerRare NASA footage from 1969 shows search for lunar lifeHear them sing 'Strolling on the moon' while on the moonSee Apollo Mission Control restored to look like it's 1969This is how being a dancer makes you a better astronautWashington Monument lit up like Apollo mission rocket The annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks from August 11 to 13. They can reach between 3,000 and 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit during this shower.The comet itself will come extremely close to Earth in a "near-miss" in 2126.NASA scientists advise that although they can be seen any time after 10 p.m., the best time to spot a flurry of meteors will be during the darkest part of the night, in the early hours before dawn, from 11 p.m. to first light.

This year's August show will compete with a bright moon, but you can still enjoy it.The International Space Station got an excellent Perseid show back in 2011.The fiesta of fireballs is back again for 2019. “They’re convenient,” Cooke says. Hopefully, clear skies will allow for the best viewing. The meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, but they look the brightest against the darkest sky, which is straight up. The streaking lights appear to come from the direction of the constellation Perseus, hence the Perseids name.This composite image from NASA shows mostly Perseid meteors streaking across the sky.The Perseids start kicking up in mid-July and stay active through most of August. English

The featured composite image was taken during last year's Perseids from the Poloniny Dark Sky Park in Slovakia. This year’s shower, however, has the unfortunate circumstance of the Moon phase—last quarter—impeding the view of the shower peak, reducing the visible meteors from over 60 per hour down to 15-20 per hour. Just don't expect to see as many as the early a.m. viewers.You don't have to leave the comfort of your computer to enjoy the Perseids.