The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky.

There is one catch to the Perseid meteor shower this year, the peak is close to August's full moon on Aug. 9, which means the moon will offer a significant amount of light making it more difficult to spot shooting stars. To see the meteor shower, the best time to look to the sky is after midnight. They could appear from any direction.