Catch The Best And Brightest Meteor Shower Of The Year When It Appears Over Missouri In August
Who says we have to shell out a ton of money to enjoy a spectacular show? Sometimes we just have to turn our eyes to the sky for the most amazing show we might ever see. That’s the case with the upcoming meteor shower in Missouri, which is expected to peak within days. It’s definitely a spectacular natural show you don’t want to miss.
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Set your alarm for the evenings of August 11 and 12, 2020. That’s when the Perseids meteor shower is expected to peak, boasting upwards of 100 visible meteors every hour.
Meteors can typically be seen shooting across the sky in the early morning hours. Some experts recommend heading outdoors around midnight but before the moon rises. (The moonlight can make it difficult to see the meteors streaking across the sky.)
If you only see one meteor shower in 2020, make it this one. The Perseids are considered the best for several reasons. Traveling at 37 miles per second, the meteors typically leave a trail of color and light as they soar across the nighttime sky.
You might also be lucky enough to see a fireball (or more) when the meteor shoots across the sky, during what NASA calls, “the best meteor shower of the year.”
The Perseid meteors streak across the sky at a rate of about 50 to 100 an hour. Even if you’re not outside during the peak, you should be able to catch some of the meteors – if you know how to look.
For the best views, find a spot that is as free of light pollution as possible. If you’re in the middle of a big city, however, you might be able to find a spot where the moonlight is blocked from your view.
Even if you miss the meteors during the peak period, you should still be able to catch a glimpse through August 24, 2020. You just won’t see as many an hour as during the peak evenings.
Will you watch the upcoming meteor shower in Missouri? Did you watch the Perseids meteor shower last year? Share your experience in the comments! For some more fun this August, head over to Long Row Lavender Farm in Wright City.
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