You can catch the popular meteor shower as Earth passes through the path of Comet Swift-Tuttle from late July to late August, but if you want the best view, it’s all about catching at peak time: between 2 hours local time through previous hours of August 13th.
Watch the Meteor Shower Livestream
If you want to see the spectacle from the comfort of your bed, NASA will host a live broadcast of the meteoroid of a camera in Huntsville, Alabama, when the weather cooperates. Viewing NASA Meteor Watch Facebook begins at 8 a.m. August 11 through the early hours of August 13. Meteor films recorded by the NASA All Sky Fireball Network are also available every morning.
Where you can see the Perseid meteor shower in person
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The northern hemisphere to mid-southern latitudes are prime real estate for this year’s show, according to Space.com.
Thanks to Active Junky, a sister site of Space.com, even city dwellers can enjoy themselves, despite all the light pollution.
In Atlanta, Active Junky advises city residents in or near lighted buildings, traffic, and other sources of light pollution to travel to the following areas:
Stephen C. Foster State Park
17515 Highway 177 Fargo, GA 31631
Metro Atlanta Driving Time: Four hours and a half
This Okefenokee Mushroom Park was voted as one of the best spots in the world for star that was seen by the International Dark Sky Association last year because of its hot air and minimal light pollution.
The remote Georgia park is perfect for viewing all things heavenly, including the famous Perseid meteor shower in August.
Make your reservations at one of the park’s 64 campsites.
Mountains in North Georgia
The beautiful mountains in northeastern Georgia provide ideal campsites during the Perseid shower.
Some popular campgrounds near the mountains can be found at Moccasin Creek State Park and Cooper’s Creek Recreation Area.
Moccasin Creek State Park
3655 Georgia Hwy197
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Metro Atlanta Driving Time: Less than two hours
Make reservations at one of Moccasin Creek’s 54 campgrounds.
Cooper’s Creek Recreation Area
6050 Appalachian Hwy Suches, GA 30572
Driving time of metro Atlanta: Approximately two hours
Campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Best practices
Dark and hot skies are essentially all you need to take in the sight of the Meteeidouche.
With peaks in the night for hours, you may also want to dress in warm clothes, bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, a snack and water and some bug spray.
