The best meteor shower in the world, some call it, peaks this week, according to NASA. FOX13
And theproviding little light to help darken the sky. NASA created a simulation of the moon during the early morning of 8/13. "Nearly all of the populated world has a chance to see this display if their skies are clear," said Robert Lunsford of the. "The most favorable locations lie along the northern tropics where the radiant rises high in the sky and the length of night is greater than regions further north.
"These meteors can be seen at any time of night, but the highest activity will occur during the morning hours when the constellation of Perseus lies higher in the sky. Perseid meteors appear to shoot forth near the Double Cluster in the constellation of Perseus," explained Lunsford. "The absolute highest number of meteors will be seen during the last hour prior to dawn." Two full Moons and the Perseid Meteor Shower will make August a standout month for staring at the stars.
cover will prevent skygazers from seeing. The FOX Weather forecast below provides a percent of the sky covered by clouds during the peak of the activity. Lie on your back and look away from the Moon. Meteors will appear anywhere in the sky."Don’t look at your cell phone. Messes up night vision!" ordered Cooke.," explains the NASA Perseid page. "Fireballs are larger explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.
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