Every summer, the annual Perseid Meteor Shower displays gorgeous shooting stars to the Northern Hemisphere, and Delaware is one of the best places to watch the shower. It begins July 13th and is visible in the sky until August 26th, 2018, with its peak coming in the middle of August. Because we’ve got a front row seat to the action, Delawareans have found creative ways to spot these astronomical wonders, whether that be from the sand, from a park, or even from the middle of the bay.
Many Delawareans will head to the beach to enjoy the dark skies over the ocean.
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While you can’t escape all of the light pollution, beaches in the middle of the coast (like Delaware Seashore State Park or Bethany Beach) tend to be darkest, and best for meteor-spotting.
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Upstate, Brandywine Creek State Park hosts a night hike at the peak of the meteor shower!
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Near the Hawk Watch parking lot, you’ll find some of the darkest skies around. Telescopes set up by Delaware State Parks will show you an amazing view of the cosmos.
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Without a doubt, though, the best way to spot the Perseids in Delaware is from the middle of the Delaware Bay.
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The Cape Water Tours & Taxi Company hosts Perseid Cruises at the peak of the shower. This year, the Meteor Shower Cruise is on Monday, August 13th, starting at 4 a.m.
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From the middle of the bay, you’ll be far away from light pollution, and you’ll have an unparalleled view of the best meteor shower of the year.
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If you’d rather not head to the beach, you can also find dark skies in rural Delaware (think Bridgeville)! If you can’t make the Brandywine Creek meteor hike but still want to enjoy Dark Skies in Delaware, you can join them on any of their other night hikes throughout the summer. Read about the program right here!
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Understandably, this Meteor Shower Cruise sells out fast! Book your ticket here as soon as you can.
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