Posted in Washington
August 05, 2018
There’s An Incredible Meteor Shower Happening This Summer And Washington Has A Front Row Seat
We don’t mean to brag (OK, maybe a little), but we’ve had front row seats to some incredible meteor showers here in Washington. And we’re about to get lucky once again, as the best summertime meteor shower, the Perseids, is about to hit the Washington skies (weather permitting, of course).
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Perseids are typically visible once a year, usually beginning in late July or early August.
Experts say best views will come just before dawn on the 13th, so be prepared to stay up late.
We'll see a crescent moon in the sky, which means visibility will begin just after midnight.
And you can enjoy them all on a warm summer night, which makes it even more pleasant.
Chinook Pass, Mt. Rainier, and anywhere in Olympic National Park are all great places to view.
Will you be able to see some of this amazing meteor shower? If not, you can always do some good old-fashioned stargazing before the summer is over.
