Gideon Bendavid-Walker, of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, has suggested where to view the Perseid meteor shower this month. READ MORE: These picnic spots in south east London and Kent have been dubbed the bestYou might spot the celestial display between August 12 and 13 (Image: Canva)Where are the best places to watch in South East London? The astronomer recommends travelling far away from bright city lights as possible and suggested a range of green spaces you can access. BlackheathRoyal Observatory GreenwichRichmond ParkWimbledon CommonEpsom DownsBox Hill in SurreyThe South Downs National ParkThe best time to watch the meteor shower is between midnight and dawn. Although the shower peaks on the night of August 12 and 13, meteor activity is expected to increase from around August 9.