Stay up late, get away from town to see meteors

THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Last updated: August 7th, 2008 01:24 AM (PDT)

People can expect to see 60 to 90 meteors per hour at its peak after the moon sets in the early morning, according to a news release from Astronomy magazine.

The best time to spot the meteor shower will be around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. If the forecast calls for cloudy skies that day, look for a decent show a day or two before and after.

The Perseids result when Earth’s atmosphere runs into debris ejected by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

A dark sky will provide the best viewing conditions. Experts recommend being at least 40 miles away from light-polluted cities.

The News Tribune

Originally published: August 7th, 2008 01:24 AM (PDT)