Get ready for an absolutely essential night of stargazing in North Dakota. With a combination of the Perseids Meteor Shower, a full moon, and the state’s incredible night skies, you’re in for quite the show. Head out to a quiet, dark place, bring a telescope, and enjoy the sights on this special night coming up this week.

North Dakota's beautiful night skies will have an extra special show this week with a combination of the Perseid meteor shower and a full moon. The meteor shower peaks on August 12th to 13th, 2019 and the moon will be nearly full that night.
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Although the meteor shower is peaking on those days, you can still see meteors in the night sky before and after that. The full moon will be on the 15th and you may see some meteors that night, as well.
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Thanks to North Dakota's lower levels of light pollution, it should be pretty easy for most North Dakotans to see the meteors. All you need to do is head out of town and stop on an old country road or spend the night camping under the stars far from any city lights.
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The best time to see the meteors is after 10:00 PM. They will last from then until dawn and you may see upwards of 15 meteors per hour.
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With North Dakota's huge and dark skies, you'll definitely be treated to a show. Some North Dakotans have even seen a combination of starry skies, meteors, and the northern lights this month. With the right timing, luck, and weather, it's sure to be a spectacle!
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Do you have any plans to see the meteors or full moon? You don’t need a fancy telescope to see them – most of the meteors will be bright enough to see with the naked eye.

While we’re on the subject of North Dakota’s beautiful night skies, check out these awesome nighttime photos taken in our beautiful state.

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