HIGH DESERT, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> The Perseid meteor shower will peak late tonight into the early morning, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of the year as they look up to the skies.
The Perseids are considered the “best meteor shower of the year” by NASA, with about 50 to 100 meteors seen per hour under ideal conditions dark and no clouds.
What time will the Perseid meteor shower peak tonight?
The best time to catch the Perseids is in the pre-dawn hours, according to NASA, but it is possible to view meteors from this shower as early as 9-10pm and last around 4am. the best time is around midnight.
Where will the Perseid meteor shower be visible?
The best viewing of the Perseids meteor shower will be in the mountains or high desert. Fine a safe spot off the roadway to park.
NASA urges astronomy fans who want to check out the shower to get away from the bright lights of the city. “The darker it is, the more meteors you will see streaking across the sky.”
Direction should you look for the meteor shower?
They said it can be helpful to face roughly northeast as you lie down, but viewers should try to take in as much of the sky as possible because meteors can appear in all directions.
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