Meteor Shower Tonight Time August 2012 [VIDEO]

Perseid meteor showers will make their mark in the sky again tonight, with a decreased frequency.  The last two nights (August 12 - 13) saw about 100 meteors per hour.  Tonight's frequency is expected at roughly 40 meteors per hour.  

The best times to view the night sky for shooting stars is after midnight until the darkest hours of the morning.  A dark backdrop allows for the shooting stars to be spotted more easily.

According to NASA's website, there is more than just meteors to watch out for.  
"The brightest planets in the solar system are lining up right in the middle of the display," NASA states.

The Perseid meteor shower is a mark on the Earth's journey through what is left of the Comet Swift-Tuttle.  Its name is derived from the appearance of stars coming out of the Perseus constellation.

NASA advises that it's best to avoid the city lights to view the meteors brightly.  Those who stargaze in the countryside can see triple the number of meteors.

Good luck tonight and don't forget to make a wish upon a shooting star.