Look north from midnight
One of the brighter meteor showers of the year peaks tonight.
The Perseids will be visible from midnight from dark sky locations on the Island, if conditions remain clear.
However, a crescent moon in the east will make sightings a little more difficult than usual.
Local astronomer Howard Parkin has some basic tips to follow:
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