Ideal viewing conditions are expected for the peak of the Perseid meteor shower in Israel August 12-13. The best viewing hours are after midnight, in a dark sky location, making Israel's Negev a popular destination. KAN reporter Naomi Segal heard more from Ira Machefsky, the "Star Man of Mitzpe Ramon," who leads night sky tours out of the desert town.

(Photo: Perseid meteor shower in southern Israel, 2021. Roey Sherman)

<p>Ideal viewing conditions are expected for the peak of the Perseid meteor shower in Israel August 12-13. The best viewing hours are after midnight, in a dark sky location, making Israel's Negev a popular destination. KAN reporter Naomi Segal heard more from Ira Machefsky, the "<a href="http://www.astronomyisrael.com/">Star Man of Mitzpe Ramon</a>," who leads night sky tours out of the desert town.</p>
<p>(Photo: Perseid meteor shower in southern Israel, 2021. Roey Sherman)</p>