The ideal time to look out for anything in the night sky is when the sky is darkest, and when the target is at its highest point in the sky. This usually happens between midnight and early morning for meteor showers. 12 midnight – 05:00 am It's always good to look for meteors when the Moon is below the horizon or when it's in its crescent phase, because otherwise it will cause natural light pollution and prevent faint meteors from being seen.