The American Meteor Society also notes that the moon may give viewers some difficulty. Perseids' peak occurs just three days after August's full moon, so the moon will still be mostly full. Thus, it is highly probable that light pollution from the moon may reduce the number of visible meteors by a hefty margin, depending on how things go.

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

Check your forecast for clear skies! The Perseids, delta Aquariids, and alpha Capricornids will put on a crisscrossing display Thursday night!