Starting Saturday night, more toward Sunday morning and for the next couple of days, it is that time again in August to watch the sky for the Perseid Meteor Shower. Some years are better than others, but experts are predicting a good year this year, and locally it appears the weather will be okay.
You really don't want to miss them. If the sky is dark, and there are few clouds you can see as may as 60 'shooting stars' an hour in a good year.
And if you do see a falling star.... don't forget to make a wish or two!
Tips:
- Find a friend who lives in the country and go sit outside... or at least away from the city lights.
- Give yourself about 20 minutes in the dark for your eyes to adjust.
- Look to the northern part of the sky... though they could appear anywhere really.
- Best time to watch: Sunday morning, late Sunday night and Monday morning before dawn.
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