Tonight, the annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to light up the night sky. And if you are in the right place at the right time, you have a good chance of seeing the illuminated spectacle.
As many as 100 shooting stars per hour are expected.
– You have been able to see this meteor shower for a week and you will be able to see it for another week – but it will be most intense at night, says Karin Lind, assistant lecturer in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University.
See her tips for maximizing the shooting star experience in the player above.