It’s going to be a starry Sunday night.
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Theres a reason stargazers bookmark the August Perseids each year.
During that time, the moon will set around 11:20 p.m. local time.
A meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Spruce Knob, West Virginia.Credit:Bill Ingalls/ NASA via Getty Images
Fireballs are brighter and glide for longer, than the typical meteor.
You need a clear sky with minimal clouds and few overhead obstructions.
A hilltop or open field with unobstructed views toward the northwest sky is ideal.