Stargazers will soon be treated to what could be one of the year's most dazzling displays, with the Perseid meteor shower reaching its peak on Tuesday night.
The shower lights up the skies each summer, and is known for its bright, fast-moving meteors - often dubbed "shooting stars".
However, visibility could be affected by bright moonlight from the recent Sturgeon Moon, making it harder to see the fainter streaks.
The Perseids are visible to the naked eye - but local weather will play a major role, so check your forecast before heading out.
Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through trails of dust and debris left behind by comets or asteroids.
