The Perseid meteor shower that began July 17 is going to peak tonight. It is the most widely observed celestial event of the year. When it peaks in the overnight hours of Wednesday and Thursday, you will be able to see up to 90 meteors hitting our planet's atmosphere per hour. Get up early on Thursday Though last year's event was overshadowed by supermoon, this year's Perseid meteor shower peaks just a day before the new moon. It means you will be able to see even fainter meteors in the dark sky. NASA has already released a video explaining how to see this year's Perseid meteor shower. But what is the best time to... More