Perseid meteor shower to dazzle night sky with shooting stars, here’s when

(FOX40.COM) — A fiery meteor shower, known for sending shooting stars darting through the sky, is expected to peak Monday night.
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August, also known as meteor month or shooting star season for space enthusiasts, usually has an influx of meteor showers midway through the month, according to space.com. That special influx is called the Perseid meteor shower and is predicted to grace the skies during the night hours between Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 and last until dawn on Aug. 13.

What time is the Perseid meteor shower?

The Perseid meteor shower will be visible all over the world, including in California. The peak of the meteor shower is Monday night, which means there will be more shooting stars than usual. The best time for viewing is during the predawn hours when the moon is low in the sky, according to experts.

Viewers can start observing as early as 10 p.m. No special equipment is needed. For optimal viewing, avoid competing lights, such as city lights and moonlight, because they interfere with Perseid visibility.