City lights, called light pollution, can interfere with viewing. So can reflected moonlight. The next full moon will take place on August 2nd, so expect a great deal of moonlight.
Meteor showers are named for the star or constellation they appear to be near. The Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower appears near a third magnitude star, Delta Aquarii.
Stargazing bench. Image: suphakit73; FreeDigitalPhoto |
Check out these sites for more information about the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower, including recommended viewing times for your corner of the globe:
- Delta Aquarid meteors peak in final weekend of July 2012
- Delta Aquarii
- Spacedex 2012 Meteor Shower viewing guide
- EarthSky's meteor shower guide for 2012
- StarDate 2012 Meteor Showers
- American Meteor Society
Click to view all blog posts!
No comments:
Post a Comment