First night of peak Perseid meteor shower grants wishes for shooting stars
Photos shared online show streaks of light sailing acrss B.C. sky
The first night of peak viewing of the Perseid meteor shower had stargazers gathering in the wee hours of Friday morning to experience the magic of shooting stars.
Even though it was a week night, many still stayed out all night at places like Porteau Cove and Desolation Sound, B.C. to catch the Perseids.
Some who were fortunate enough to see last night's shooting stars eagerly shared their photos online.
The perfect place
An "outburst" of 150 to 200 meteors an hour is expected during the shower's peak which continues over the next few days, according to Derek Kief, an astronomer with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
But you need to be in places with little light pollution, he says.
Some people headed to Mount Seymour ahead of a viewing party planned for Friday night.
More tips and advice
Other viewing parties are being held over the next two nights around the Lower Mainland in Abbotsford and Aldergrove.
If you want to try your luck at home, read our expert's tips on where and when to look up so you're not left with just the lights of the city.