National Geographic reports "...sky-watchers [in North America] are advised to venture out away from bright city lights between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on the 17th, when they should see 30 to 50 meteors an hour." It's an annual show, so it's not a terrible loss if you miss it this year. I actually heard about this through FB. I don't think it's quite the "historic" celestial event that FB is purporting it to be, but I'm sure it will be worth staying up for if your view isn't marred by urban light pollution. I will probably not venture out of Manhattan to see it, but I do like the thought of falling stars cascading across the sky. PRETTY!
Via: National Geographic
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