The 11 Best Instagram Photos From This Week's Meteor Shower

From Canadian harbors to Arizona canyons, hundreds of shooting stars streaked across the sky Wednesday and Thursday night, during the annual Perseid meteor shower. A dark sky—courtesy of a new moon—created ideal stargazing conditions, and Instagram users from sea to shining sea were there to capture the dazzling light show. Here are the best shots from these hours-long wish-making sessions:

Michelle No is an editorial assistant at Supercompressor. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Want more of the Culture you actually care about delivered straight to your inbox? Click here to sign up for our daily email.