WASHINGTON — One of the best meteor showers of the year is peaking this week.

The Perseid meteor shower is often one of the most anticipated celestial marvels each year. The showers can produce 50 to 100 meteors per hour during peak activity and are known for occasional fireballs.

The Perseids will peak early Wednesday, though they will be overshadowed by two other events happening in the sky.

A bright moon will dampen viewing during the pre-dawn hours, hindering the ability to catch the fast-moving meteors from the shower. Additionally, Venus and Jupiter will converge in the sky, overlapping each other and appearing as a bright star.

If you're looking to catch the Perseids, it may be best to wait a week or so to avoid the moon's bright light. Dark and clear skies make for ideal con

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