(CNN) The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most popular meteor showers of the year, will face some competition from the moon this year during its peak. The meteor shower is also visible on August 10 and August 13 as well, according to the American Meteor SocietyWhat are the Perseids? The ice and dust, accumulating over a thousand years, burn up in our atmosphere to create the meteor shower. The Perseids showcase more bright meteors than any other annual meteor shower. If you live in an urban area, you might want to take a drive to avoid city lights, which can make the meteor shower seem faint.

Source: CNN August 10, 2020 17:15 UTC