Use a Hammock To Watch Perseid Meteor Shower

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Use a Hammock To Watch Perseid Meteor Shower

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed

Tonight’s a great night to use the hammock. In case you haven’t heard, the spectacular annual sky show known as the Perseid meteor shower is in full force tonight. In North America, the best time to watch will be between midnight to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12; but you can catch these shooting stars all this week. Some viewing tips:

The best location is far from city and suburban lights. Ideally, find a structure, mountain or tree to block the moon. Then scan as much of the sky as possible. The meteors can appear anywhere, heading in any direction. If you trace their paths backward, they’ll all point to the constellation Perseus.

For your comfort, use a hammock or lounge chair to watch the show since you’ll be looking up for extended periods of time. August is such a great time of year to relax and hang out. The Perseids are a super reason to enjoy a calm summer evening lounging in your outdoor hammock under the sky. Go ahead, make a wish on a star!

via MSNBC