The Perseid Meteor Shower is trekking across the skies in its annual summertime display, peaking on August 11. Here are some ideal places for meteor viewing due to minimal environmental and light pollution from urban centers. The Perseids come every year beginning in late July and stretching into August. Among the many nights of the shower, there is always the one night that the viewing of the shower is at its best. At its peak around 10 p.m., expect to see about 50 meteors per hour, each traveling at 38 miles per second. This year its a weekend, starting on Friday, August 10. Plan your getaway trip now. With a full moon tomorrow, August 11 skies should be nice and dark.
California: The famed resort near Lake Tahoe at Squaw Valley is holding a Family Campout at the luxurious pool complex, High Camp, that allows optimal viewing of the meteor showers plus night swimming. Reservations required.
Michigan: The exclusive resort areas of Harbor Springs and Petoskey offer warm summer evenings capped by densely black skies, perfect for viewing. Stafford's Bay View Inn is a historic lodge with waterfront accoutrements. Bring a blanket, lie on the grass next to Lake Michigan and enjoy the dark night skies.
Washington: The entire Puget Sound area offers islands of delight away from central Seattle. Cross a bridge, take a ferry, or find a waterfront and you're all set.
Florida: Central Florida residents may see two light shows depending on the weather. The first show begins at twilight when the glow of the sun is on the horizon. "The essential to budget travel is to approach onward. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the reality of cost and budgeting is often in the back of our thoughts. Considering and consuming our travel budget carefully is a concern for most families. Minimizing consuming and costs, while still taking pleasure in your vacation to its fullest, is the key to certain success and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning behind economizing money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal funds is extremely tight, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a huge vacation or travel expenses!..". Mars, Venus and Saturn can be seen in the west near the moon.
Hawaii: The islands offer all you'll need for star-gazing with family or a romantic partner. Volcanic areas up-country or cool, sparkling beaches overlooking the dark ocean would be ideal. On the big island, stop in at the Mauna Kea Hotel after dark and watch manta rays swim under the hotel's promenade, lit by underwater lights.
Best viewing options.
Here are some tips:
Get away from the city lights. Choose an area like the beach away from lights and with a wide open view of the skies. Look to the northeast.
If you're taking pictures, make sure the exposures can last at least a minute if not longer and aim the camera at a 30-degree angle, rather than straight up, which is the worst thing to do.
Get more information on when and where to travel to see meteors:
Star Date magazine: http://stardate.org/nightsky/meteors/
Meteor Showers Online: http://www.meteorshowersonline.com/perseids.html
NASA: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/05aug_perseids/
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