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Meteor Showers!

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Fri, 06/18/2010 - 14:00

Marcia

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I would like to--quite literally--give everyone a heads-up about meteor showers. The Perseid meteor showers are predicted to peak on August 12, though they are quite active for a number of days before and after that date. Death Valley is a REMARKABLE place to watch the meteor showers, having a wide open view of the sky, away from city lights. This year, the moon will set early, leaving the sky very dark. Best time to watch is after midnight. These meteors originate from the northeastern sky.

I am planning to bring a Sierra Club group out to watch the show the weekend of August 13-15. We will be camping at higher elevations to avoid the worst of the heat. If anyone would like to join us, you are welcome. Please email me for more information.

Marcia Rasmussen
2003, 2006 - BW Crew
2005, 2006, 2007 - Solo Crossing
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