The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak from around midnight on Saturday into the early morning of Sunday.

If the skies are clear, this years Perseids will be particularly special.

The nights sliver of a waning crescent moon will be just over 10 percent illuminated.

Vector illustration of falling Perseids Meteor Shower on dark night sky

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That means light from our neighboring space rock wont wash out the shooting stars like it did in 2022.

No matter where you go, find a stargazing perch with open views to the east and northeast sky.

Open fields, hilltop overlooks, or unobstructed waterfronts work well.

You wont need equipment likestargazing binocularsto spot the soaring meteors.