SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> The New Tau Herculids Meteor Shower may be visible Monday night May 30, 2022.
If you are driving up or down the Cajon Pass tonight you may see a shooting star or two.
NASA scientists advise that although they can be seen any time after 9pm, the best time to spot meteors will be during the darkest part of the night. Good news the moon is new and will not be any moonlight to wash out the faint meteors.
The shower will peak with the most number of meteors during the late night peaks at 10pm into the early morning. This maybe a hit or miss to see a meteor, or a shooting star streaking across the sky. We can’t be certain what we’ll see. We can only hope it’s spectacular according to NASA.
Patience is key. It can take some time for your eyes to adjust to the dark for optimal viewing. The meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, but they look the brightest against the darkest sky, which is straight up.
Some meteors only have faint, quick streaks. Others are brighter and can appear to sail across our sky for several seconds, leaving a glowing smoke trail.
Some Tips Below:
The best way to view the meteor showers is by sitting in a reclining lawn chair or lying on your back and looking up at the sky with a wide view. No special equipment is needed, but if you want the best view, it helps to be as far from artificial light like street lights as possible.
If you live in an urban area, you might want to take a drive to avoid city lights, which can make the meteor shower seem faint. This can triple the amount of visible meteors.
And don’t forget to grab your camera or video camera. Meteor showers are a great opportunity for time-lapse videos and long-exposure photography.
Also be sure to dress appropriately for a cold/cool night.
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