The Perseid meteor shower hits its peak in activity for 2 nights this week, but will a nearly full moon spoil the show? How to watch “shooting stars”

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak on Monday, Aug. 12, through Tuesday, Aug. 13, but a waning gibbous moon will make only bright “shooting stars” visible.

No matter where you're located, the key to a brilliant Perseids show is clear, dark skies. Those who live in rural areas are lucky—they might be able to spot shooting stars right in their backyards. But for those who live in suburban or urban areas, it’s worth traveling to a more remote area devoid of light pollution.