For stargazers, there’s no better event than a meteor shower. There’s something magical about watching the sky light up with endless shooting stars as they dance across the sky. The Perseid meteor shower is just a few days away, and you’re not going to want to miss it.

Here’s everything you need to know:

The Perseid meteor shower might just be the most popular meteor shower of the year, and there’s a good reason.

Every year around mid-August, the sky illuminates with dozens and dozens of meteors as they pass through Earth’s atmosphere.

In past years, you could expect to see upwards of 60 meteors an hour.

And you don’t need any special equipment to see the show, all you need to do is look up. Just remember to give your eyes at least 30 minutes to get adjusted. Bring a blanket with you so you can lay down and not have to worry about straining your neck.

Unfortunately, that won’t be the case this year. The moon will be in a waxing gibbous phase, which won’t be the best for stargazing.

The darker the sky, the more meteors you’ll have a chance to see, and the bright light from a nearly full moon will wash out your chance to see as many meteors.

But just because the moon is competing with the meteors for who can shine the brightest doesn’t mean that this year’s shower is a total bust.

You’ll still be able to see upwards of 15-20 meteors an hour during peak times. If you really want to get around the moon’s glow, check to see what time the moonset will be. This will give a tiny window of dark sky before the sun rises, which will be somewhere between 3:45 a.m. and 4:30 a.m.

The Perseids will peak between August 11-13, with the most meteors visible late in the evening/early in the morning on the 12th.

The shower actually lasts from about July 17 until August 24, so you still may catch a show after the 12th.

For optimum viewing, you’ll want to get away from the city.

Light pollution will hinder your ability to see the meteors, so consider heading out to a country road or a small town so you can have the best view. Click here to see a light pollution map so you can map out the perfect spot to watch the shower from.

If you're thinking about getting out of the city to watch the show, consider one of these campgrounds near New Orleans. They're the perfect spot to get away from the lights and have the best view.

Are you planning on watching the Perseid meteor shower? Let us know in the comments below!