The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of Wednesday, August 12, into the early hours of Thursday, August 13, with the best views after midnight and before dawn The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 12, with the best views expected after midnight and before dawn Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of Wednesday, August 12, into the early hours of Thursday, August 13, with the best views after midnight and before dawnS1

• The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 12, with the best views expected after midnight and before dawnS2