How to watch Perseid meteor shower? 100 meteors an hour could light up the sky on August 12; best time, tips and everything you need to know

How to watch Perseid meteor shower: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August, with NASA saying up to 100 meteors per hour are possible under ideal conditions. A new moon this year means darker skies and better visibility, making this one of the more promising viewings in recent years. Here's best time to watch, tips and everything you need to know about Perseid meteor shower.