For those who like shooting stars...
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/05aug_perseids/Supposedly their running about 25 an hour right now, 100 an hour or so on the night of the 12th-13th.
Visible about midnight but the main show will be around 3-4 am
Look to the NE. IF it turns out to be one of the good ones, high count, long trails and even a few grazers and airbursts it will be a GOOD show.
Last couple have kinda fizzled but a few years back it was a show NOT to be missed!!!
Its worth staying up late or getting up early for.