Shooting stars will be visible in the skies tonight, as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. The annual event occurs when the earth moves through the trail of debris left by the Swift-Tuttle comet, which orbits the sun. Around 150 meteors will cross the sky each hour, with the best time to see them late in the night when the skies are darkest.#Shootingstars #Sky #Perseid #MeteorShower #Channel4News #C4News | Channel 4 News

LOOK UP! 🌠 The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks tonight through August 13, so go outside and catch a shooting star! 🌠 In the darkest conditions, expect to see upwards of 50 meteors per hour, and is a pretty reliable show every year. Clear your calendars and head into the night! 🌠 Here's more: Almanac.com/Perseids | The Old Farmers Almanac

Peak viewing for the annual Perseid Meteor Shower is Aug. 12. Want to take photos of the stellar event like a pro? Here are step-by-step guidelines to photograph the night sky. More detailed instructions on how to shoot the meteor shower: http://trib.al/jpQHchU | The Oregonian