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The best known of the many meteor displays that return year after year, the Perseid Meteor Shower will take place under fairly poor conditions this year because of the glare of the moon, which will be in a waning gibbous phase. During the late-night/early morning hours of August 11-12 and August 12-13, you might see about 15-30 bright meteors per hour under the clearest possible skies, which can be found in the local mountains or desert. The Perseid meteors, like those in similar annual meteor showers, occur when the Earth plows through a broad stream of tiny dust particles left over from the past disintegration of a comet. The particles burn up as air friction slows them at heights of about 50 miles, resulting in luminous streaks visible for a second or two from the ground. The bright Perseids often leave a lingering luminous trail that may remain for several seconds or more. Lie in a comfortable position, facing west to avoid the glare of the moon rising in the east, for best results. Strong coffee is essential.
The best known of the many meteor displays that return year after year, the Perseid Meteor Shower will take place under fairly poor conditions this year because of the glare of the moon, which will be in a waning gibbous phase. During the late-night/early morning hours of August 11-12 and August 12-13, you might see about 15-30 bright meteors per hour under the clearest possible skies, which can be found in the local mountains or desert. The Perseid meteors, like those in similar annual meteor showers, occur when the Earth plows through a broad stream of tiny dust particles left over from the past disintegration of a comet. The particles burn up as air friction slows them at heights of about 50 miles, resulting in luminous streaks visible for a second or two from the ground. The bright Perseids often leave a lingering luminous trail that may remain for several seconds or more. Lie in a comfortable position, facing west to avoid the glare of the moon rising in the east, for best results. Strong coffee is essential.