For all of you night owls out there, the annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show this week for those willing to get up in the wee hours of the morning and wait patiently for the shooting stars.
In North America, the best time to watch will be between midnight to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with the best viewing time around the Chippewa Valley to be between 3 and 4 a.m., but late Tuesday night and also Wednesday night could prove fruitful, weather permitting.
The meteor shower is thanks to the earth passing through a debris trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle. Get away from the city lights, get a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the show. The only downside to an August showing is the brightness of the moon, which may wash out some of the smaller meteors.
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