STAR TRAK
2 Aug 2011, 07:00 UTC
NASA
The annual Perseid meteor shower of August is one of the most popular every year because it happens on warm summer nights, when gazing at the starry sky is always enjoyable. This year, however, the full moon will interfere with viewing the Perseids during their peak on the night of Aug. 12-13. Bright moonlight will wash out the fainter meteors, and instead of 100 per hour, observers may see only about 20.
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