Arizona has always attracted nature lovers, and this week residents will have a front row seat to a spectacular celestial event. Known as the Perseid Meteor Shower, this annual event will take place between the night of August 12th and the morning of August 13th. Here’s more on this spectacular chance for star-gazing and the best place to watch it all:
Once a year, star gazers from all across the country gather to watch the spectacle known as the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Justin Kern/Yelp The shower is a result of Earth encountering the debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle back in 1992. The result is a glorious spectacle of shooting stars.
The best places for viewing the meteor shower are spots across the country where there is relatively no light pollution. And one of those designated places just so happens to be in Arizona.
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As of last year, the Grand Canyon is now considered to be an official Dark Sky Park, one of only a handful in the U.S.
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For a truly epic experience, you might consider camping out near the Canyon and waiting up until the small hours of the morning.
Bureau of Land Management/flickr The best times for star-viewing are after midnight when the sky is at its darkest.
Can you imagine an experience more exhilarating than watching such a spectacular show at one of the most iconic landmarks on Earth?
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Have you witnessed the Perseid Meteor Shower in Arizona? If so, we’d love to hear about your experiences!
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The shower is a result of Earth encountering the debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle back in 1992. The result is a glorious spectacle of shooting stars.
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The best times for star-viewing are after midnight when the sky is at its darkest.
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