How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Northern California this weekend
One of the most active meteor showers of the year is expected to peak this weekend and weather conditions over Northern California look perfect for trying to catch a glimpse.According to NASA, the Perseid meteor shower is visible each year between late July and mid-August. Given the right viewing conditions, it may be possible to see 50 to 100 meteors streaking across the sky each hour. When to watch the Perseid meteor shower in CaliforniaSky conditions will be mainly clear on both Saturday and Sunday night. The best time for viewing will be between midnight and 5 a.m. That time window is after moonset and before sunrise, allowing for the darkest possible conditions.The biggest challenge in Northern California is finding a location dark enough to allow our eyes to see the fast-moving streaks of light. NASA recommends finding a remote area far from light pollution. Your eyes will need time to adjust to lower light conditions, so plan to hang out at your viewing location for several hours.Once your eyes have adjusted, look directly overhead and be patient. Meteors will be visible at irregular intervals.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter
One of the most active meteor showers of the year is expected to peak this weekend and weather conditions over Northern California look perfect for trying to catch a glimpse.
According to NASA, the Perseid meteor shower is visible each year between late July and mid-August. Given the right viewing conditions, it may be possible to see 50 to 100 meteors streaking across the sky each hour.
When to watch the Perseid meteor shower in California
Sky conditions will be mainly clear on both Saturday and Sunday night. The best time for viewing will be between midnight and 5 a.m. That time window is after moonset and before sunrise, allowing for the darkest possible conditions.
The biggest challenge in Northern California is finding a location dark enough to allow our eyes to see the fast-moving streaks of light.
NASA recommends finding a remote area far from light pollution. Your eyes will need time to adjust to lower light conditions, so plan to hang out at your viewing location for several hours.
Once your eyes have adjusted, look directly overhead and be patient. Meteors will be visible at irregular intervals.
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