The Perseid meteor shower occurs once a year in August. Apparently in optimal viewing conditions, you can see between 60 and 100 meteors per hour streaking across the sky.
Unfortunately, last night I ultimately failed in seeing another other than a police helicopter circling overhead and a slight twinkle of a low flying aircraft in the distance.
Unsurprisingly, though there are always 'Apps' that can help me identify what to look for in the night sky over the net few days. Google Sky Mapfor Android phones, or Star Map or Star Walk for the iPhone / iPad.
Mind you if all else fails, I could chat someone at NASA, as they'll be hosting a "chat with an expert" event during the peak shower times!
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