Summer’s Best Meteor Shower Is Happening Now, and This One Has Fireballs

Summer’s best meteor shower is happening now, and this one has fireballs

The Perseids - known for bringing bright fireballs that arc across the sky - is nearing its peak.

Ongoing meteor shower could produce exploding fireballs of color and light this week

While they are already glittering across the evening sky, the most popular meteor shower is about to reach its peak, with a chance of large fireballs exploding against the black backdrop of night. The Perseid meteor shower has already streaked across the sky since July 17 and will continue until Aug. 23, but they should reach peak speed and volume between Aug. 12 and 13, according to NASA. The best time to check out the Perseids is during the pr…

Las Vegas stargazers can get closer to the Perseid Meteor shower

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Looking for a unique opportunity to get closer to the stars and a meteor shower? Lee Canyon and the Las Vegas Astronomical Society have partnered to present Stars on the Summit, an event that promises a unique experience. Guests will be able to ride the resort's Bluebird quad chairlift to 9,370 feet to get a closer view of the stars and the Perseid Meteor Shower. The popular annual shower started on July 14 and will end on Se…