National News How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle As many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions, according to NASA. Ancient statues are seen during the Perseid meteor shower atop Mount Nemrut in southeastern Turkey, Sunday, Aug.11, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel,File) APNEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. As many as 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions, according to NASA. Observations of this meteor shower date back over 2,000 years.