The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the most important meteor showers of the year. It happens when pieces of the Swift-Tuttle comet enter the Earth's atmosphere, creating a beautiful light show in the sky. The shower starts on July 17th and lasts until August 24th. The best time to watch is on the night of August 12-13. You don't need a special telescope or binoculars to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower, just find a wide open space with minimal light pollution and look up at the sky. Did you know that the meteors entering the Earth's atmosphere can travel at speeds of up to 36 miles per hour?