Zach Vanderbosch
Coverage of Zach Vanderbosch in the Nexus archive.
- How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid meteor shower is a perennial light show caused by Earth passing through debris from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Viewing conditions are highly favorable, especially when the moon is in its new phase and away from city lights. The best time to observe these meteors is between midnight and dawn, focusing on the constellation Perseus in the northern sky.
- How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid meteor shower promises a summer light show, with visibility peaking Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday morning under promising viewing conditions. Meteors, which can range from 30 to 100 per hour, are caused by Earth passing through debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Optimal viewing requires dark skies away from city lights, especially when the moon is in its new moon phase.