The Best Places in the World to Watch Meteor Showers

There are few sights more satisfying than watching a meteor suddenly slash across a completely dark sky. Unlike many astronomical events, meteor showers do not require specialist equipment. In fact, binoculars and telescopes can make the experience worse by narrowing your field of view. The secret is finding a dark location, lying back and allowing your eyes to scan the widest possible area. Some destinations, thanks to their dry climates, remote landscapes and protected dark skies, are especially well suited to watching these brief visitors from space.