Hundreds of Perseid meteors to be seen over US this weekend

The annual Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this weekend. We are waiting for bright light streaks across the night sky. Where and when to look, the publication said NBC Los Angeles.

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Since only a streak of the moon is visible in the sky, conditions this year will be ideal for observing a large number of meteors.

“If you have good clear weather and great dark skies, go outside just before dawn and you will see the Perseids,” said NASA meteorological scientist Bill Cook. "It's an incredible show."

What are the Perseids

The Perseids (one of the largest meteor showers that can be observed) are visible every year at the end of summer. This phenomenon occurs when the Earth moves through fields of debris floating in space.

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The Perseids come from Comet Swift-Tuttle, a large ball of ice and rock that sheds dusty debris as it orbits the Sun. When the Earth passes by, these pieces enter our atmosphere and burn up creating streaks of light. The Perseids get their name from the constellation Perseus because the meteors' paths begin from this point in the sky.

When to expect a meteor shower

The rain is already active this year, but the peak will occur this weekend - from Saturday evening to Sunday morning (August 12-13). Starts around 23:00. On Saturday local time, several meteors will begin to appear - perhaps, Cook suggests, one every 15 minutes. They'll pick up the pace until dawn on Sunday, he said, when "you'll see meteors everywhere."

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How to see them

In the midst of this weekend, the moon will be a waning crescent - just a small piece. This is good news because a bright moon can make it difficult to spot meteors. Last year it was full during the peak. Anyone in the Northern Hemisphere will get a good view this year if the sky is clear of light pollution and clouds. You won't need any equipment to see them, but you will need to give your eyes about half an hour to get used to the darkness. Try not to look at your cell phone, as this can ruin your night vision.

The Perseids can appear anywhere in the sky. So, Cooke advises, just "lay on your back, look away from the moon, and look up at the sky as much as you can."

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