Monday, Aug. 12, offers a rare double sky event — a planetary conjunction in the pre-dawn sky and the peak of one of the year's most beloved meteor showers by night.

The meteor shower is expected to peak on the evening of August 12 through to the morning of August 13. While the shower will continue through to August 23, the peak is the best chance to see as many meteors as possible.

The Perseid meteor shower will peak next week. If you miss it, there are other meteor showers later this year that you can also view from near L.A.