The annual appearance of the Perseid meteor shower can best be seen Tuesday night from 11 p.m. until Wednesday 4:30 a.m.

Local Skywatcher Ken McAllister says even though the appearance of the meteor's is at it's height Tuesday night they can be seen all throughout the week. McAllister adds the meteor's are caused by the earth passing through the remains of Comet Swift-Tuttle which exploded many years ago. Perseid is named after the constellation Perseus in the northeastern part of the sky where the meteor shower emanates from.

"What you'll see in the sky is up to 60 per hour of what people would call falling stars but of course it's just pieces of dust," explains McAllister.

He adds if you're going to see one meteor shower this is the best one because it's dependable, happens over several days and is not during the cold of winter.

McAllister notes the best way to watch the meteor shower is away from city lights and looking towards the north-east between the top of the sky and the horizon. He adds it's not necessary to have a telescope or binoculars rather simply to watch with your natural eyesight.

"So sit back, enjoy the mild air and enjoy the beautiful creation."