See The Perseid Meteor Shower In Idaho This August

It’s that time of year again! One of the best and brightest meteor showers of the year will be making an appearance very soon, and we’re here to tell you how and when you can see it. Treating stargazers to an outstanding display of super-bright shooting meteors, the Perseid meteor shower takes place every year in August. They are the highlight of the summer for many night sky enthusiasts and for good reason. Every year is different, but the general consensus is that the Perseids always put on a show that’s worth seeing.

The annual Perseid meteor shower is a popular event for night sky observers. Considered one of the brightest showers of the year, it’s definitely one that’s worth seeing as it rolls around in August.

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This year, it’s expected that the Perseid meteor shower’s peak will occur on the morning of August 11, 12, and 13. During this time, the shower will produce the greatest number of meteors and will be easiest to see.

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Unfortunately, the moon won’t be doing us any favors this year, as it will be in its last quarter phase and still bright enough to impede viewing. However, experts agree that a significant amount of Perseid meteors will be bright enough to overcome the moonlight.

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The Perseids tend to be very bright and are known to show numbers of up to 100 meteors per hour. It will help to seek out an especially dark area for viewing the meteor shower, so hit one of those Idaho back roads and keep driving until you’re far away from artificial light.

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Although the shower’s peak is typically the best time to view the meteors, it’s definitely not the only chance you’ll have. The Perseids have been flying across the night sky since mid-July, and you’ll still be able to see them for about 10 days after the peak mornings.

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Most people are under the impression you have to stay up super late or get up absurdly early to catch the meteor shower. However, you should be able to view the Perseids starting around mid-to-late evening in the Northern Hemisphere. You may even get the chance to view an earthgrazer—a rare, colorful meteor that appears before midnight during the Perseids.

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The Perseid meteor shower is a crowdpleaser for a reason. Catching this summer evening shower is usually pretty easy and, best of all, the display of these notably bright meteors never fails to impress.

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Are you excited for this year’s Perseid meteor shower? Idaho is the best place to be for catching this extraordinary nighttime display. After all, our state is home to an awesome state park observatory where stargazing is optimal!