Update August Perseids

The meteors in this shower all appear to emanate from the constellation Perseus. The August Perseids are among the strongest of the readily observed annual meteor showers, and at maximum activity nominally yield 90 or 100 meteors per hour. However, observers with exceptional skies often record even larger numbers.To see the show, one need only find a comfortable spot with a clear view of the northeast horizon, away from local lights. A dark rural location is best. Lie back on a blanket or lounge chair and scan the entire sky. In the late evening, starting around 9 p.m. local time, sharp-eyed observers might see "earth grazing" meteors that skim the northeast horizon. Earth grazers are long, slow and colourful; they are among the most beautiful of meteors. Later and during the overnight hours, the shooting stars will be more frequent. Some skywatchers enjoy counting the number of meteors they see per minute, per hour or during a 15-minute interval and comparing notes.
The Moon is new on August 12, which means no moonlight, dark skies and plenty of meteors.