From the wonderful “I f*cking love science” facebook feed, comes this:

Contrary to popular belief, meteor showers are not rare. It’s just that most of the time we don’t look up! So mark these dates on your calendar and make sure you don’t miss any more this year.

Meteor Showers Viewing Tips:

– To answer the most common question: Yes, you can see these meteor showers from ANYWHERE in the sky, provided it’s clear and dark, away from all the city lights.
– The best times to view meteors or typically predawn and late evening. Partially because this is when it is darkest, but also because this is when Earth turns into the path of meteoroids as they enter the atmosphere.
– Meteors are visible with the naked eye and you don’t need any equipment to view them. Just spread a blanket on the ground and look up!