The Louisiana Sky Will Light Up With Shooting Stars And A Nearly Full Moon This Weekend
Grab your blanket (and maybe some bug spray) – the Perseid meteor shower is going to light up the sky this weekend, and you won’t want to miss it. But that’s not all the sky has in store for us, because the moon will also be in a waxing gibbous phase (nearly full) which, although beautiful to look at, may cause some problems for stargazers this weekend.
The Perseid meteor shower is an annual event that is a much-anticipated summertime tradition for many people.
Head out to a lone country road, a campground, or something similar - anywhere where you can be as far away from light pollution as possible.
Click here to see a light pollution map so you can start mapping out the perfect spot to watch this incredible annual event.
Are you planning on watching the Perseids meteor shower? Have you already started to see meteors in the night sky? Let us know in the comments below!
Since the meteor shower will be visible for several days before and after its peak on August 12, you might want to consider booking a stay at a campground so you can watch the shower for multiple nights. Here are some of our favorites.
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