The Kansas Sky Will Light Up With Shooting Stars And A Nearly Full Moon This Week
Have you ever taken the time to gaze at the sky at night and found something wonderful? Even if you don’t have a camera able to capture the milky way, our night skies are gorgeous if you’re far enough from the city. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of open country to view our skies from. This meteor shower will fill the sky with shooting stars, and it’s happening right now.
Do you wish on shooting stars? Well there's a lot of them flying around right now, and they're all part of one of the best meteor showers we get in Kansas - the Perseids.
The Perseids happen from about July 17th to August 26th this year, and the high point is expected around August 12/13, depending on the year. The sky doesn't run on our clock, after all!
You can also use apps like Star Walk (pictured), SkyView, Sky Guide, Shy Safari, and Scope Nights. Some of them identify meteors and constellations, and some even recommend areas where the sky is best viewed.
Feel free to share any great viewing locations you’ve collected along the years! Also, if you’re excited about seeing future events happening in the sky, check out this list of the biggest hits we expect this year.
Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during her time here in the Sunflower State, mostly in the south central area. Clarisa is a stay-at-home mother of one crazy kid, three cats, and two reptiles, and has been writing anything and everything since she's held a pencil, though Kansas and fantasy novels take up most of her time.
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