Perseid Meteor Shower and Northern Lights to Illuminate Skies This Weekend

Geomagnetic storms enhance chances of seeing aurora borealis alongside the peak of the year's best meteor shower.

The Perseid meteor shower will peak between the night of August 11 and the early morning of August 12.
Geomagnetic storms from recent solar activity could make the northern lights visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon.
Optimal viewing conditions include dark skies away from city lights, with the best time being after midnight.
The Perseid meteor shower is known for its bright meteors, with up to 100 shooting stars visible per hour during peak times.
Both cosmic events are enhanced by the current solar cycle, which is nearing its peak of activity.