If you are lucky, you may be able to see a lot of shooting stars this weekend. The shower will be hard to see due to the full moon which coincides with the event.
Despite the issue of the moon's brightness, there were still some stunning photographs captured from around the world. Tonight is the last chance to see the shower, and it will continue throughout this week but will gradually tail off, so you should catch it as soon as possible.
The small streaks of brightness caused by the meteors passing through Earth's atmosphere are washed out by the bright moon. Some of the brighter ones will still be visible even though you won't see as many.
The worst possible circumstances for spotters will be seen this year during the peak of the Perseids. Normally, most of us in North America would see 50 or 60 meteors per hour, but this year, the full Moon will reduce that to 10 to 20 per hour.
If you want to see the shower, you should look for a dark area far away from light sources. If you want to get used to the dark, lie on your back and look up to the sky, but don't look at your phone as the screen can make it hard to see. You don't need a telescope or binoculars to see the meteors, just keep your eyes on the sky.
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