As it turns dark tonight, step outside to view natural fire works in the sky as the Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight or tomorrow November 17th at 4am (EST) with it’s grand finally of shooting stars.
The meteor shower, which will peak on November 17th at around 1am PST (4am EST) over the Americas, coincides with the new moon phase. In other words, the stars will appear brighter and meteors will be easier to spot–and photograph.
Check the Clear Sky Chart for your geographic area to see where and when the night sky is most visible. Various factors affect visibility, such as clouds, the position of the sun, and transparency of the atmosphere (affected by variable amounts of water vapor).
Avoiding light pollution, or excessive artificial light, can also increase the relative darkness of the night sky, and more heavenly bodies are visible. Head towards the desert, mountains, farmlands, or a clearing in the park–anywhere with fewer people and street lights– for reduced light pollution.
If you bringing a camera make sure you bring the tripod and charge the ol’ battery on before you head out into the wee hours of the night. Don’t want to be the doofus with one shitty picture then the damn camera dies. I’ll be outside with some early morning (or really late) bottle of brew, a telescope, camera and my husband who’s a real dork when it comes to astronomy. If you’re willing to wake the kiddies up, I’d say go for it. It’s quite a memorable sight for kids.
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