With its whizzing meteors and blazing fireballs, the Perseid meteor shower reliably puts on a spectacle every year for stargazers around the world .

The meteor shower is set to peak on Aug. 12-13 meaning there's just a few days left to see all the celestial activity. Spectators who step outside at just the right time could be treated to up to 100 Perseid meteors per hour streaking across the night sky, leaving long wakes of light and color behind them.

Not only is the Perseids peaking, but stargazers can also take advantage of the waning Southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids , which end on Aug. 12.

Here's tips and places to go to view the meteor shower in Colorado.

Can I see the Perseids through smoky skies?

Clear skies are crucial to seeing the meteors, and th

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