The 2018 Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend! Here's What to Expect

Space.com ^ | 10 Aug, 2018 | Joe Rao

[MtnClimber]

If the sky is clear, this should be a great year. Earth is passing through a more dense region of debris and it aligns with the new moon. I live in the Colorado Rockies with no lights from a city to mess up the view.

[MtnClimber]

I forgot to mention that between midnight and sunrise is the best viewing time. This time is when the side of earth is on the side in the direction that Earth is travelling so more chances to have impacts with meteorites.

[be-baw]

Lucky you. I live in the city. Trying to decide where in the country I should drive to observe. I’m thinking about going around when the 12th turns to the 13th. Also, a gravel road on the edge of a farm sounds like a good strategy.

[headsonpikes]

Sometimes I wish I was back in Montezuma, Summit County, where you’re almost above the atmosphere, besides being pretty much vacant of outdoor lights!

[snarkpup]

I live in the Colorado Rockies with no lights from a city to mess up the view.

I'm in Mesa County, probably west of you. We've had a white sky for days, filled with smoke from fires all over the West. I probably won't see much here except overhead.

[BenLurkin]

The next morning:

[Professional]

5 things you need to know about the meteor shower, or you’ll probably DIE!

Click HERE

[MtnClimber]

Yes, I live at 8,500 ft elevation near the top of the north ridge of a mountain. I have some obstructed view to the east, but to the west there is nothing for about 7 miles until the continental divide.

[MtnClimber]

I am in Gilpin County.

[be-baw]

That ‘sprains your nick. Okay if I call you mountain head?

[Paine in the Neck]

Triffids. Just sayin’.

[be-baw]

‘splains, I meant.

[TheConservator]

Spending the weekend at a friend’s cabin by Mount Rainier. Saw about a half dozen shooting stars last night!

[dljordan]

Me and the wife are going to a meadow in the RMNP tonight to try and catch some of it.

[be-baw]

Cool. I honestly can’t remember seeing a shooting star...and I’m an old dude. Gotta get out there.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“Here’s What to Expect”
Clouds last 3 tears!

[Seruzawa]

Thanks to Ahole Brown and all the smoke blowing in from the Big Craphole on the west coast we won’t be able to see jack in Salt Lake City. Thanks envirowackos!

[Scrambler Bob]

Fix your darn link.

I clicked and clicked - nothing!

[Professional]

I save your rife, only five dollah! What your bank acct, must have now.