Find the dark and hoard your wishes, my babies — the annual Perseid meteor shower is upon us. Among the finest sky shows in our solar system, the Perseids will be visible throughout the US and most of the Northern Hemisphere in the days to come.

One of the most dazzling celestial events of the year is happening this summer, and can be spotted with the naked eye

The window for the most sought-after meteor showers of summer officially kicks off as skywatchers await the arrival of the Perseids meteor showers, which are forecasted to be active from July 17 through August 23.