Catch a falling star

If you've got some time between midnight tonight (Tuesday) and 4 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday), you know, instead of sleeping... grab a blanket and head outside: It's time for the Perseid meteor shower!

The meteor shower -- or a show of "falling stars" -- is one of the summer's most beautiful sites. The best time to watch is from moonset, at 1:57 a.m. until dawn, at 4:45 a.m.

NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office said there should be plenty of meteors--maybe even one or two every minute. The numbers of meteors that you can see depends on the quality of your observing conditions. The best way to watch is by reclining in a sleeping bag (and coat) on a deck chair. Aim your gaze high overhead, in the east or northeast direction. Perseids can appear anywhere in the sky, but seem to come from the direction of the constellation Perseus, the Superhero.

Because I barely made it through the workday, I more than likely will not be awake for this, but if anyone happens to see it/get a good picture, please share!