Mark your calendars for the Perseid meteor shower this summer. If you missed the fireworks, you definitely won’t want to miss this sky’s natural display of shooting stars. Scroll on to learn all about when and where to best view this light show.
Taking place in mid-August, the Perseid Meteor Shower is predicted to take place between August 11 and August 15, 2020.
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Though there will be moonlight, this typically bright display is expected to overpower the bright orb and produce some incredible sights.
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Guests are invited to show up to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for a special annual event on August 15, 2020. It begins at 8:30 and is free to attend other than park admission.
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Guests will learn Native American lore as well as details about the constellations while watching the night sky. There will also be opportunities to gaze through a telescope.
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This is one of the most exciting meteor showers to view any year. The best times to see the shooting streaks of light are during the morning hours, so the longer you stay outside the more likely you are to see them.
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Visiting the dunes at Lake Michigan is fun no matter the time of day. A special night visit just might give you a whole new way to remember them.
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You can enjoy stargazing at this park at any time of year. There is very little light pollution to distract from the stars and their natural glow.
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Have you ever seen the Perseid meteor shower? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
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For more like this, click here to learn more about the stars you can see from the Indiana Dunes.
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