Perseid meteor shower 2024 — When to watch biggest show of shooting stars?

If you're wondering that after a grand solar eclipse, a massive Northern Lights display, and a magnificent planetary alignment, what other celestial events could 2024 possibly bring around?

Well, the answer to that question is: a massive meteor shower.

After multiple celestial events, this year will be getting its annual "Perseid meteor shower" but it will the biggest meteor shower of 2024.

Why is it called 'Perseid meteor' shower?

For this meteor "the radiant — the area of the sky where the meteors seem to originate — is located near the prominent constellation of Perseus the hero when at maximum activity," the American Meteor Society notes.

This is why it is called the "Perseid meteor shower". It could produce as many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour in dark locations, assuming the skies are clear.

When and how to get best view?

To get the best shot at seeing this massive meteor shower this summer, EarthSky recommends skywatchers to find a dark location as far away as possible from bright city lights.

They must look up after midnight on August 11, 12, and 13.

According to EarthSky, the moon will be in its first-quarter phase, with about 50% illumination.

"Perseid meteors tend to strengthen in number as late night deepens into the wee hours before dawn. The shower is often best just before dawn,” EarthSky says.