The Perseid meteor shower, among the most beautiful in the Northern Hemisphere, is expected to peak on the evenings of Aug. 12 and 13, and will be visible through Aug. 23.

The best time to see the Perseid meteor shower this year will be early in the morning Wednesday, a few hours before the sun rises at 6:23 a.m., said Andrew Fraknoi, chairman emeritus of the Astronomy Department at Foothill College. You can look for them anywhere in the sky. But the view is best out in the country.

After the full moon Aug. 9, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower is up next. Here's when to watch the event unfold and how to get the best view.