If you enjoy cosmic phenomena, you may want to stay up a bit late tonight. This evening and the next two days will mark the return of the Perseid meteor shower. The frequency of falling stars varies from year to year, but some estimates say there may be as many as 100 meteors per hour at the peak. You can read a detailed report on the BBC website.
We happen to be blessed with clear skies in southern Illinois this evening, as well no visible moon, both of which make for better viewing conditions.