This was sent to my husband so I don't know whether it is a west coast thing or not. Perseid meteor shower peaks Tuesday morning The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a good display of shooting stars in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26144719/from/ET/ Claire
I won't be watching it tonight - storming here AGAIN!! We did see it last year though. Sat out in the backyard and had a great show. It really is something to see if weather and cloud cover permits.