After Sunday's supermoon comes the Perseid meteor shower, which is an annual event that astronophiles anticipate due to its spectacular visuals. As many as 100 shooting stars can whizz past the night sky each hour when it peaks Tuesday night.
"The annual display, caused by the Earth passing through rocky debris left by comet Swift-Tuttle, could be hard to see this year, with cloud and the glare of another celestial event, the supermoon, conspiring to obscure the meteors," The Guardian said.
However, according to Tech Times, "weather forecasts are calling for clear skies during the Perseid viewing period, so as long as you have an unhindered view of the night sky away from city lights, you should be able to see the meteor shower."
So, where can you view the event?
"The Perseids can be viewed by observers in the Northern Hemisphere," TimeandDate advised. "If you are planning to view the shower, look between the radiant, which will be in the north-east part of the sky and the zenith (the point in sky directly above you)."
"The best time to view the Perseids, or most other meteor showers is when the sky is the darkest. Most astronomers suggest that depending on the Moon's phase, the best time to view meteor showers is right before dawn," the site added.
In connection with that, here are the recommended locations for viewing the annual heavenly phenomenon, as noted by International Business Times:
Los Angeles
Catch sight of the streaking meteors using the public telescopes at the Griffith Observatory, which will be open Tuesday in connection with the event.
New York City
Upper Manhattan's Inwood Hill Park, Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field, and Chelsea's The Highline elevated park are great locations for viewing the Perseids as these areas offer views of the dark skies, with the third option offering free stargazing on Tuesdays, although the park closes at 10 p.m.
New Jersey
There's a viewing party starting at 8:30 in the evening at the Sheep Hill Observatory in Boonton, Morris County.
Boston
The Boston University Observatory and the Museum of Science are your best options in this place.
Chicago
The Adler Planetarium will be hosting a ticketed event for the Perseid meteor shower viewing party, which starts at 6 in the evening.
Houston
The George Observatory won't be closed until 5 a.m. to allow the general public to catch a glimpse of the meteor shower on Tuesday. Tickets are available at $5.
Denver
There's a viewing party at the Chamberlin Observatory Tuesday night, starting at 8:30 p.m. It's a ticketed event, by the way.
Washington
"C.M. Crocket Park, beginning at 6 p.m., and Sky Meadows State Park, beginning at 7 p.m., will host viewing parties," the International Business Times said.
You can also check out the meteor shower on live online streaming via Nasa.gov.
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