This year’s Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on August 12-13, will be a challenge for skywatchers, as the full Moon coincides with this normally bright and active event. But you will be able to see Perseids in the days leading up to the peak if your skies are dark. And you can share watching for the Perseids with the rest of the world via “MeteorWatch.” If you haven’t heard of MeteorWatch, it is a way to watch the shower with others, and share your experiences even if you are out there watching all alone. Organized by Universe Today’s Adrian West, this is a social media astronomical event that has been a big hit among Twitterers for previous events. The aim is to get as many people as possible to look up and perhaps see meteors or even some fireballs for the first time. Everyone is welcome whether they are an astronomer or just have a casual interest in the night sky.
We’ll be providing more information as the Perseid meteor shower draws closer, but you can start by looking for the Twitter hashtag #meteorwatch and following @VirtualAstro.
And if this new MeteorWatch trailer doesn’t get you excited, then nothing will!
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