Embracing the dark side: Starry sky is a bright spot in Nevada's economy A photo provided by the National Park Service shows the Milky Way as seen from Cape Royal on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Astronomers say that under clear, dark skies, skywatchers may see up to 20 meteors per hour during the peak. Perseid meteor shower on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Spruce Knob, West Virginia. (NASA) ...