Known as one of the top meteor showers of the year because of its many bright shooting stars, the Perseid shower started producing some meteors on July 17 and will continue to do so through Aug. 23, according to the American Meteor Society.

Head’s up, skywatchers, the current new moon phase on July 24 creates a special window to catch a view of the annual Perseid meteor showers, with little moonlight to interfere. The Perseids are the most sought-after meteor showers of the summer,

A conjunction between a crescent moon and Mars joins an ongoing display of 'shooting stars,' making July 28 one of the best nights for skywatching all summer.