Supermoon vs. Perseids

[Jazzy]

Many skywatchers love August because the ever-reliable Perseid meteor shower peaks mid-month, but unfortunately, this year's usually brilliant meteor display may be spoiled by a bright full moon.

The Perseid shower is expected to reach its peak at 8 p.m. EDT on August 12. The bright moon will rise the around 9:30 p.m. eastern time on Aug. 12 and 13, and shine brightly the rest of the night. To make matters worse, the full moon rising Sunday (Aug. 10) will be brighter than it usually is because this full moon, called a "supermoon," will be the closest of 2014.

Despite the bright, nearly full moon, stargazers should still be able to catch sight of some Perseid meteors. The best nights to look for Perseids will be this week rather than next. That's because the Moon will be setting earlier in the night, leaving a moonless pre-dawn sky to observe meteors. The meteors themselves will be less frequent, because it's well before their peak, but the darker moonless sky will make them easier to see.

This is a compromise, but seems to be the best way to see the Perseids this year.

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Hope I can see any/all of this.

 

[DrLeftover]

It rained all night.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Neat, I'll keep an eye out.

 

[Evil Eye]

Too many clouds to see any meteors, but the moon was certainly present yesterday.

 

[Jazzy]

Won't be able to see anything. Pouring rain now and for the next three days.

 

[gaze-universe]

I saw the golden moon 9th and 10th, it was rather cloudy though when it was full so the best view was on the 9th with 99% clear skies. On 11th the moon was already back to silver. I didn't catch any meteorites, I saw one tonight though with the corner of my eye.