The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower has been predicted to climax this Saturday, August 12 for 2017. The meteor shower gets it's name from the constellation Perseus and it happens every year! Astronomers predicted to expect about 150 meteors per hour, the same they as expected last year. However, the moon will be three-quarters full and will rise shortly after the peak of the shower, reducing that number to 40 or 50 meteors per hour in terms of visibility.
Research suggests finding a very dark area with minimal light pollution as possible to let your eyes adjust to the dark. Personally, I would be at my spot at least an hour before the expected peak time just to have a better chance to this natural phenomena. The peak timing has been set to be about roughly 11 PM, eastern time to see it at it's best. Don't miss out!!
Thrilled to experience this as it will be the very first time actually seeing a meteor shower! This Saturday will be epic. Ride Safe.
