> ScienceThe Perseid meteor shower peaks the night of August 12 into the pre-dawn hours of August 13 (IST) this year. The shower could produce 50 to 75 meteors per hour at a dark site. Stargazers can expect an average of around 50 meteors per hour at peak, though the rate varies significantly depending on hemisphere. Meteor rates taper off gradually through the rest of August, and the shower remains visible in smaller numbers on either side of the main window. See Also: Mesmerising 'Tau Herculid' Meteor Shower Illuminates The Night Sky; Take A Look At These Stunning PhotosCover: Wikimedia