The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it's even better this year

NEW YORK (AP) — The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky.  

With only a sliver of moon in the sky, conditions this year will be ideal for seeing lots of meteors. 

“If you’ve got nice clear weather and a good dark sky, you go out just before dawn and you’ll see a Perseid per minute or so,” said NASA meteor scientist Bill Cooke. “That’s a pretty good show.” 

Here's how to watch the meteor shower: