Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long ‘wakes’ of light and color behind them as they streak through Earth’s atmosphere.”

Mark your calendars: the Perseids meteor shower is peaking on the night of August 12 to 13, and it’s bringing those famous fireballs along. These aren’t your average shooting stars—they’re extra bright,

The other reason is that it's one of the most active meteor showers of the year. During its peak, the meteor shower is known to rain down as many as 100 meteors per hour, accordin