Perseids (2007)

The meteors fly August 12/13, when the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. Observers at a dark site should average a “falling star” each minute. Astronomy: Roen Kelly [larger image]

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The show begins between 9-10 pm on Sunday, August 12th, when Perseus rises in the northeast. Look for Perseid Earth grazers; meteors that approach from the horizon and skim the atmosphere overhead like a stone skipping the surface of a pond.

You may also want to check out NASA for more information, especially about Mars being visible as well:

It’s something to think about at four in the morning, with Mars rising in the east, meteors flitting across the sky, and a summer breeze rustling the legs of your pajamas.

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