Meteor Watch Day
If the skies are clear tonight, go take a blanket, some pillows, and the kiddos and get in the bed of a pickup truck, or even lay out on the driveway, get comfy, and watch the night skies for meteors! Meteors, also known as falling or shooting stars, are actually space dust and ice that enter the earth’s atmosphere. As they enter the atmosphere, they burn up, creating a streak of light across the night sky. Most only happen for a few seconds and burn out quickly, but some streak across the night sky and disappear into the horizon. The best times to view meteors are LATE night to EARLY morning, with 2 am to 4 am generally being the best times to catch most of the action. On a good night, you may be able to see several. At different times of the year, the showers come through and if you are in the right place at the right time you may be able to see 20 or even more during peak hours! If you have a camera, you might be able to adjust your aperture and shutter speed to be able to catch a few on film!