Stay up late for the great celestial display, but try to find unobstructed view to enjoy meteors

STARGAZERS can look forward to a spectacular show as the Perseids meteor shower reaches its peak tonight.

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The meteor shower has been active since July 17, and will go on until August 24 but over the course of the last few nights the showers have been intensifying and it is expected to culminate in its most brilliant display tonight.

Observers in the UK should expect to see meteors as soon as it gets dark, with the best viewing time after midnight. They should try to avoid well-lit and built-up areas and try to find unobstructed views to make the most of the spectacle.