Know your facts: University of Tennessee astronomy professor Dr.Bring some coffee: the best parts of the shower may go late into the night.Turn down your brightness: Your phone's brightness levels, if too high, could keep your eyes from adjusting to the sky making it harder to view the shower.You can also try a time lapse by leaving your camera face-up on the ground and recording a video to take screenshots from. Prepare your phone for great pictures: downloading an app that allows for longer exposure will make it easier to catch that perfect shot of a falling meteor or try burst mode to capture multiple shots in a short period of time.Where to look: The Perseid meteor shower can be seen in the Perseus constellation located in the Northwest portion of the sky.However, it takes the human eye 45 minutes to adjust to the darkness, so arriving early will allow for plenty of adjustment time. Get there early: The peak of the shower lasts from 10 p.m.Some local options include Pickett State Park, Foothills Parkway and Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area. Move away from city lights: It is important to find a spot where the only light in the sky is natural light from the moon and stars.
10 things to know about watching the Perseid meteor shower
