August hosts Perseid, the best meteor shower of the year
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August hosts Perseid, the best meteor shower of the year
More prominent in the Northern Hemisphere (and somewhat visible in the Southern),
the Perseid meteor shower climaxes on August 11-13 and delivers more fireballs than the other annual showers. On those days (and the week before), be sure to look toward the constellation Perseus from 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. for the best glimpse of this dazzling event -- with conditions more favorable after midnight and peaking before sunrise.
During the event, NASA
predicts that as many as 100 meteors per hour could be visible in darkened conditions. For best effect, those wanting to see Perseids should try and get away from bright city lights and look about half way into the northeast section of the nighttime sky.
August hosts Perseid, the best meteor shower of the year | Crave - CNET
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Always one of my favorites. Never miss em! (weather permitting of course)
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Yeah, weather permitting. It doesn't look to good for viewing here, according to the forecast. Hopefully the weather clears & we get at least one good night out of the 3.
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The 10th and 11th is forecast "mostly clear" for me. I saw a total of 7 streaks last year on one clear night toward the end of the peak time.
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Will it be visible without the aid of binoculars?
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Will it be visible without the aid of binoculars?
Definitely. It will be streaks of light in the north northeast sky. Get away from city light if possible.
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I live in the city with large trees blocking your view and a lot of lights. But our daughter lives out in the country only about 8 or 9 miles from where we live. I'll go out there. Assuming the skies are clear what so you think would be the best night for northern Ohio?
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I live in the city with large trees blocking your view and a lot of lights. But our daughter lives out in the country only about 8 or 9 miles from where we live. I'll go out there. Assuming the skies are clear what so you think would be the best night for northern Ohio?
The Perseids run from July 13 through August 26 each year, but the astronomers that watch these things will usually call the nights of August 11, 12, and 13th as the best nights for viewing.
If it was me and I was on good terms with my daughter, son-in-law? I'd stay with them all weekend and have a Meteor party! Kick in for food, drinks, and what a night out with Grandpa and the kids!