Perseid Meteor Shower

"PERSEID METEOR SHOWER: The annual Perseid meteor shower is underway. According to the International Meteor Organization, dark-sky observers are now counting more than 35 Perseids per hour, including many fireballs. Be alert for Perseids from 10 pm on Thursday, Aug. 12th, until sunrise on Friday, Aug. 13th. The darkest hours before dawn are usually best." -- http://www.spaceweather.com/

For finding dark skies: http://www.astronomyforum.net/astronomy-locations/