@likelyjanlukas @oatmeal
Oh, I've been able to see segments of it almost every year. However, I make a point of camping well out of town for 2 nights when they're at their peak. There were SO many that were suddenly visible after 1 am. For aurora and other sky loveliness, it's usually only really busy after I'm tucked into my urban bed. At least the Perseids are predictable.