00:00The Perseid meteor shower is happening now, but the best time to see it is August 12th.
00:03The shower reaches its peak overnight from the 12th into the 13th, and the timing this year is perfect.
00:08A new moon will create very little light, making the meteors easier to see.
00:11You can spot around 50 meters an hour if the sky is clear and you're away from bright city lights.
00:15Under exceptionally dark skies, that number could climb to 60 to even 100 meteors an hour.
00:20The peak also happens around the same time as a total solar eclipse on August 12th.
00:24The full eclipse will only be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, though.
00:28The best part? You don't need any special equipment.
00:30Just find a dark spot, give your eyes some time to adjust, and look up.
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