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.

The Perseid Meteor Shower is underway! Starting on July 17th and continues through August 24th, this is arguably the best meteor shower of the year. For one thing, warm summer nights make for comfortable viewing conditions and the duration of the shower means one cloudy night won’t ruin the entire show.