Skywatchers in North Texas are in for prime viewing conditions as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.

Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight What we know: Clear skies and a dark moon phase will provide ideal conditions across the region, with peak activity expected between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. Thursday.

Unlike last year, when a bright moon obscured fainter meteors, this year's shower coincides with a new moon, leaving skies mostly dark and cloud-free.