A meteor shower known for “raining fire” in Colorado Rocky Mountain skies will peak with dozens of shooting stars per hour this month. The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of Aug. 12. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best and brightest meteor showers of the year. On Aug. 11, he’s hosting a free astronomy night in Frisco where guests can learn about the night sky while watching the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower will peak on Aug. 12 again this year.