... That is why the last week's meteor shower was known as the Perseids -- the meteors all appear to come from a radiant toward Perseus. ... Dark skies are favored for viewing meteor showers. But the annual Perseid Meteor Shower still entertained skygazers around the world this week even though the Moon brightened the night. ... This early morning skyscape was captured last week on August 4th, looking northeast across calm waters in the Turn Basin at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. ... August 2015 . ...