Perseid Meteor Shower in the Northern Hemisphere

Ice and dust debris from Swift-Tuttle comet burning in the Earth's atmosphere results in one of the most spectacular meteor showers in the year. The Perseid Meteor Shower, also known as the Perseids, originates in the constellation PERSEUS the Hero, a predominantly Northern Hemisphere constellation. Currently at 10:30 P.M. Eastern Time, Perseus is located in the northeastern night sky and will rise towards the east as the night goes on. The relatively dim constellation is generally south of the brighter Cassiopeia and west of Andromeda. Meteor showers should be visible in Perseus as well as surrounding constellations.