Incoming Perseid meteors
It’s that time of year again — the Perseid meteor shower is in town. This is going to be a good one as it coincides with a new Moon, meaning less light pollution, and thus more visible meteors. Just head to a dark area some time between Sunday’s sunset and Monday’s sunrise, lie down on something comfortable, and look towards the northeast. You’ll be seeing a sight far too few people see these days: nature at its finest. When I saw the Geminid meteor shower late last year I was blown away, and now that I’ll have better observing conditions, warm, dry surroundings, and no pressure stemming from a final exam the next day, I’ll be able to spend a lot more time meteor-gazing. So go out and try it; I highly recommend it.
