Every summer the Perseid Meteor Shower shoots across our sky, but this year is one for the record books. The Land of Enchantment has a front row seat to this amazing show in the night sky, and this year it’s supposed to be a special one with over 100 meteors shooting across the sky every minute. Get ready to be amazed, because the best night to see these stars is coming up quick.
The Perseid Meteor shower started in our sky on July 17th and ends August 24th, but the best night to see it is coming up on August 12th.
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The annual meteor shower is an amazing show for the entire Northern Hemisphere, but here in New Mexico, we have some of the best views.
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The best place to stargaze is at an International Dark-Sky Association designated Dark-Sky Park. Here in New Mexico, we have two.
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Clayton Lake State Park will be two of the darkest places to see the sky illuminate, as they’re free of most light pollution.
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August 12th and 13th are supposed to be the peak of the shower for viewing since the moon will only be at a sliver of crescent light. The less moonlight, the more shooting stars you can see.
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These meteors are supposed to light up the whole night sky, so this is truly an experience to be had.
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Get out of the city for awhile for the show of a lifetime. This meteor shower might happen every year, but this year is a night to remember!
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The Perseid Meteor Shower is happening now through August 24th, with peak viewing the nights of August 12th and 13th. Even though the meteors can be viewed all night, the most are seen right at dawn. Get ready to see over 100 meteors per minute. Make sure you come back and tell us all about it!
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For another incredible experience in New Mexico, check out this lightning field that lights up the sky all year.
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