Scots stargazers will tonight be in for a treat as the Perseid Meteor Shower reaches its peak.
The shower is caused by debris left behind from the Comet Swift-Tuttle that began to move across the skies in late July but peaked in mid August.
The Perseid's are like fireballs across the star and at times you can see hundreds, but unfortunately the moon tonight will be close to full. This mean it will wash out some of the fainter meteors.
However, you will be able to see plenty with the naked eye.
According to space.com the best way to see the Perseids is to go to the darkest location possible and take in as much sky directly above you.
You'll be able to see some from 10pm onwards but midnight into the early house of Tuesday will prove more successful.
NASA suggests laying on your back and looking up in an area away from bright lights and to NOT use binoculars nor telescopes.
Another major tip that NASA has recommended is to adjust your eyes to the levels of darkness for about 30 minutes beforehand and to stay away from the lights from your electronic devices in that time. If these do happen it may ruin your visibility for the shower.
If you have trouble seeing the meteors due to poor visibility as a result of the weather, then the meteor shower can be viewed on NASA's Meteor Watch Facebook page.
The videos are also recorded by the NASA All Sky Fireball Network, with the Perseids shower carrying the label of PER.
