Keen would-be astronomers should look skywards during the early mornings from now on to spot a dazzling display.
The Perseid meteor shower, which appears each year during the summer, will soon reach its peak.
This week will be the best time to see one of the most amazing spectacles, the Express reports.
We have some advice on how best to view the meteor as they head towards planet Earth and light up our skies.
The Perseid meteor shower often involves 150 meteors an hour during the night with dazzling trails for the next month.
The Greenwich Observatory says the shower would show up in the night's sky in July and August, but will only reach a 'maximum' for around two days between August 12 and 13.
Wait for a clear night
Go back to bed if it is a cloudy night for it will be difficult to see the Perseids without clear skies.
It is a good idea to look at the weather forecast in advance.
Right now, the forecast suggests August 12 and 13 will be partially cloudy, reducing the chances people could see the meteors.
Avoid light pollution
A clear night will provide the best platform for stargazers this month.
But light pollution may dampen attempts to catch the Perseid shower at its most majestic.
The light produced en masse by cities will "cloud" the night's sky, so anyone committed to the shower might want to consider a brief trip to the country.
Wait for the darkest time
It is a good idea to watch the skies when the night is at its darkest.
Despite the old saying that the "night is darkest before the dawn", the sky will hold the least light between midnight and 5.30am.
Early traces of the Perseids may start appearing as soon as the sky darkens, however, any time after sunset.
Get up high
Those who opt to travel outside of their area to find the best viewing spot will want to keep scope in mind.
Ideally, they should find a platform on higher ground, on top of a building or hill.
These will allow people to watch as much of the sky as possible, as the Perseids could pop up anywhere.
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