On July 17, the Perseid meteor shower begins just as the last quarter moon rises, but its peak night in August will be marred by moonlight.

Mark your calendar for later this summer when the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak, offering a rare opportunity to see up to 100 meteors per hour.

The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, according to the American Meteor Society.

The meteor shower is best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere in the predawn hours, according to NASA, though they are sometimes visible as early as 10 p.m.

As many as 100 "shooting stars" per hour can be visible, but a bright moon on the peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13 means evasive action is required.

The meteor shower is expected to peak from Aug. 12-13, although moonlight will impact meteor visibility. The moon will be 84% full during the peak. NASA says the best time to view the Perseids is early in the morning, before dawn, in the Northern Hemisphere. Sometimes, however, the meteors can be seen at night as early as 10 p.m.

Perseid meteor shower will be most visible in the Northern Hemisphere from July 17 to August 24, with peak activity on August 12-13. Although the meteor shower can be seen all over the night sky, looking in the direction of its radiant—the Perseus constellation—will increase your chances.