Summer meteors – coming up!
We don’t know a thing about astronomy, but this could be a memorable family event if you can stay up for it.
Photo: Jimmy Westlake
“In early August, you’ll notice the moon is very big and bright in the sky all night long. As always, after midnight is the best time for meteor watching. So after late July, you might want to wait until the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13 to watch for Perseid meteors. The moon will have shifted to the early morning sky, not rising until shortly before dawn, and appearing in a waning crescent phase. On August 11, 12 and 13, as an added treat, the moon will be sweeping past the brightest planets – Venus and Jupiter – in the eastern predawn sky. You can’t ask for more!” EarthSky.com
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