When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It's not just about the quantity of meteors (as many as 100 per hour) and their showy quality but also their superb timing.

Summer meteor shower season is well underway now that three seperate showers are lighting up the night sky – including the famous Perseids.

August, but because it will coincide with a nearly full moon, Robert Ferguson Observatory in Kenwood will not be hosting a public viewing event for it this year.