The Perseids are usually active between July and late August, but the shower will peak on Aug. 12 or 13 as Earth crosses the thickest part of comet Swift-Tuttle's debris trail. Swift-Tuttle was last seen in 1992 and won't be visible to the naked eye until the year 2126.

August, but because it will coincide with a nearly full moon, Robert Ferguson Observatory in Kenwood will not be hosting a public viewing event for it this year.

A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of seeing some shooting stars.