Posted in Wyoming
June 23, 2018
There’s An Incredible Meteor Shower Happening This Summer And Wyoming Has A Front Row Seat
Wyomingites, perhaps more than anyone else in the country, are used to seeing a dark, starry sky. With minimal light pollution in most of the state, big, starry skies are a way of life! That makes it all the more special when the cosmos put on a show, like they do every August during the Perseid meteor shower. If you’ve never gone out of your way to catch the Perseids in Wyoming, make this the year you start star-hunting!
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The constellation itself is named for the Greek mythological hero, Perseus. Perseus was the founder of Mycenae He beheaded the Gorgon Medusa and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus.
This is one of the brightest and most active meteor showers anywhere! The Perseids in Wyoming are active between July 17 and August 24, but you'll catch the best shooting stars close to the peak date.
You can check the Dark Sky Finder to find the best viewing spots.
Where’s the best stargazing in Wyoming? Share your go-to spots with fellow Wyomingites in the comments below!
