"Find an area well away from the city or street lights. Come prepared with a blanket. Lie flat on your back and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible. In less than 30 minutes in the dark, ...

NASA believes the meteor shower—dust and debris from Halley’s comet—is one of the “most beautiful” of the year.

The annual event normally lasts from about Oct. 16 to 26 with some appearing as early as the start of October.

As we say, however, it's super important for those hoping to catch a glimpse at the meteors to retreat to countryside areas - as far away from city light pollution as possible. "Arrive after midnight, ...