A waning crescent moon means less light in the sky to compete with the meteor display . The best view of the Perseid meteor shower is after midnight until just before sunrise . The annual sky show happens when Earth passes near Comet Swift-Tuttle 's path . Hide Caption 6 of 21 Photos : The meteor show is entertainment for most , but a research chance for NASA .
The best view of the Perseid meteor shower is after midnight until just before sunrise . The annual sky show happens when Earth passes near Comet Swift-Tuttle 's path . Hide Caption 6 of 21 Photos: The meteor show is entertainment for most , but a research chance for NASA .