If you’ve been looking to the night skies on clear occasions of late, you may have been seeing quite the show.
Backyard Astronomer Gary Boyle says it’s Perseid (Per-say-id) Meteor Shower Season.
The natural phenomenon began July 14th, and is on-going.
Boyle says two nights next week (this week) will provide optimal viewing opportunities.
The event is great for the naked eye, but it’s an impossible challenge for cellphones- you’ll need a 35mm camera, and best, one with a time-lapse feature.
The Backyard Astronomer says that this year, the crescent moon sets within a couple of hours after sunset leaving us with a dark sky.
By contrast, next year’s Perseids takes place under a full moon, drastically reducing the hourly rate.
The Perseid Meteor Shower activity comes to an end August 24th.
