Perseid Meteor Shower visible in NC, peaks midweek; here's what to expectPhotographers and stargazers, circle Wednesday, August 12, on your calendars so that you don't miss the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower! The American Meteor Society says, "The Perseid Meteor Shower offers a consistently high rate of meteors every year, and it occurs in August when the temperatures are usually nice enough for a night under the stars." In most rural locations, 30 to 60 meteors per hour could spark in the sky on peak night, offering stunning views for stargazers. Observations of this meteor shower date back over 2,000 years. Give your eyes time to adjust to the night sky as well.