Mother Nature is going to hide its fireworks
As this day progressed, it became more and more clear that Mother Nature’s fireworks would perform without an audience. At least that’s the case around these parts. The clouds have thickened and rain in either the form of showers or storms are pending. That means we won’t be able to witness the peak
As this day progressed, it became more and more clear that Mother Nature’s fireworks would perform without an audience.
At least that’s the case around these parts.
The clouds have thickened and rain in either the form of showers or storms are pending.
That means we won’t be able to witness the peak of this year’s Perseid meteor showers.
The show peaks from midnight until dawn tonight and Wednesday night, but tomorrow’s forecast is for similar skies.
Despite all their brilliance, the Perseids just won’t have enough power for us to see them.
The showers are part of the dusty trail left behind Comet Swift-Tuttle and they light up the sky as earth passes through the field.
The showers typically feature strong trails as the less-than-pea-size particles burn up in our atmosphere. Some are slightly bigger and give the illusion of an explosion.
They often are the most brilliant and plentiful meteor showers of the year – with upwards of 100 an hour visible to the naked eye as they travel at approximately 130,000 miles per hour.
The show will continue through August. 24, but peak nights always are the best.
