Meteor activity kicks into high gear in August as seen from the northern hemisphere.

[Cheryl Nelson]

http://www.amsmeteors.org/2012/08/meteor-activity-outlook-for-august-4-10-2012/

Meteor activity kicks into high gear in August as seen from the northern hemisphere. The main reason for all this activity is the Perseid shower that peaks on August 12. This shower is active most of the month and remains above the level of the sporadic background for a week centered on August 12th.