“Dark Time” Is the Right Time for the Perseids

[ARRL]

The last time the annual Perseid meteor shower happened during a run of moonless nights -- known by astronomers as “dark time” -- was in 2007; there is a new moon on August 10, so this is a prime time to view a spectacular sky show. Not only are the meteors fascinating to watch, they also leave short-lived streams of ionized gas in their wake. As hams have known for years, these meteor trails a...





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[airplane1]

Cool, what time is it happening?

 

[Beetle]

Cool, what time is it happening?

Any time when it's dark (and cloudless). Best time is after local midnight.

 

[Robb]

Also - best seen in the countryside - far away for city lights.
That is - if you are considering taking some pics - or you just want a better show.