One of the most popular annual stargazing events is returning later this month, and we’re already looking out the binoculars to make the most of it.

An annual meteor shower, named the Perseid meteor shower, is making an appearance again, as the planet moves through a debris trail left by a former comet.

Typically, you’ll be able to see between 60 and 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions between now and the end of August in Dubai skies.

But the absolute peak time to see the Perseids Meteor Shower will be between Tuesday August 12 and Wednesday August 13.

This year’s peak will fall under a bright moon with 89 percent illumination on August 12 and 80 percent illumination on August 13. While this will mean a lovely, bright full moon in the skies it will wash out may of the fainter meteors.

For the best conditions, you will need to get away from the bright city lights, however and find a nice dark spot to go stargazing.

Dubai Astronomy Group will host a special viewing event at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah on the night of August 12.

The event will include deep-sky telescope observations, educational sessions, expert guidance and a comfortable dark-sky setup to help you make the most of it.

If you can’t make that one, then we’ve rounded up some of the best spots in the country to see the Perseids meteor shower at its best below.