00:00The Perseid meteor shower is about to light up the night sky.
00:03Its peak arrives Wednesday night, August 12th, into early Thursday.
00:08This year could offer some of the best viewing conditions.
00:11That's because the peak coincides with a new moon.
00:14With darker skies, even fainter meteors should be easier to see.
00:18Under favorable conditions, up to 60 to 100 meteors could appear per hour.
00:23In rural areas, viewers may see around 40 to 60 meteors per hour.
00:29The best viewing comes during the second half of the night.
00:32Experts recommend finding a dark, open area away from city lights.
00:36Avoid bright lights and phone screens while watching.
00:39Weather will also play a major role.
00:41The West Coast, Gulf Coast, and northern New England could have clearer skies.
00:46But clouds and wildfire smoke may block views in other regions.
00:50The Perseids will remain active into late August.
00:53So even if you miss the peak, more shooting stars could still be visible.
00:57Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced,
01:01using AI-assisted tools AI generated.
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