The best meteor shower of the year probably won't be that spectacular this year. Thunderstorms will develop to our west, and the resulting high and mid level cloud cover could prove problematic for meteor viewing. Even if skies are clear, a near-last quarter moon will rise a little before midnight, washing out all but the brightest meteors. I watch this one every year, and am planning to again this year, but I'm keeping my expectations in check. On the bright side, early meteor viewing (9 PM-1 AM) will likely afford you a few "earthgrazers", brilliant meteors that streak across a large part of the sky as enter the atmosphere at a very shallow angle. Just spotting on of these meteors can make the whole effort worth it. Click here for more on the Perseid's, good luck!
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