Find the dark and hoard your wishes, my babies — the annual Perseid meteor shower is upon us. Among the finest sky shows in our solar system, the Perseids will be visible throughout the US and most of the Northern Hemisphere in the days to come.

The nighttime skies will be filled with shooting stars in the coming weeks due to the annual Perseid meteor shower.

Mentor Public Library is hosting a program where children can learn about the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseid Party will be 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215

The Perseids, alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids are all currently active, with the latter two peaking in late July.