Perseid Meteor Shower Begins Thu.
Digest more
The Perseid meteor shower kicks off tonight with shooting stars and zooming fireballs. Here's where, when, what time, how to watch for best visibility
Skygazers have a lot to look forward to over the next month. A couple of dueling meteor showers will grace the skies later in July, and they will be joined by perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year. Perseids are known for their bright fireballs and plentiful meteors. The show starts on Thursday, July 17, and will run through Aug. 23.
Dubbed the "best meteor shower of the year" by NASA, the Perseids are about to appear over Australia tonight - here's how to catch a glimpse.
This year, the Perseid meteor shower will be active from Thursday, July 17 through Aug. 23. Here's what to know.
Explore more