Perseid Meteors: It's that time of year again

Look toward the northeast tonight through tomorrow morning for our annual meteor shower [aka shooting stars!]

If you can get outside the city limits you get a better view [no city lights] but even those of us who stay put should be able to see some is this event. I admit that the best viewings I had in my life were in the middle of an island in Lake George NY and also in Vt [where there are few people, no billboards and almost no night light.]

But I am in the city by choice [or rather genetic necessity] and I will see what I can see - you do the same and enjoy!

If I get any good photos or videos I'll post.

Perseid Meteor Shower

I love these "heavenly" phenomena - when one can see them it is not to be missed. Here is some brief info and a link for more ..

The next meteor shower is the Perseids on August 12. This year there’s no moonlight to interfere. The best time to watch is from 11 p.m. August 12 until dawn the next morning. The best direction to watch is wherever your sky is darkest. If you have a dark sky, you may see a meteor once a minute on average. The shower is also active for several days before and after its peak.

More info here from StarDate: http://stardate.org/nightsky/meteors/

Enjoy these showers....