It's that magical time of the summer when the desert's night sky is ablaze with the Perseid meteor shower.
The Mojave Desert Land Trust will benefit from the Perseid meteor shower when star gazing party goers assemble to watch the sky on Saturday, August 10th, at the Integratron in Landers, California. The party starts at 7 p.m. and runs until midnight.
***UPDATE--- the party s sold out!
The Perseids are considered “fireballs.” Fireballs are especially bright meteors that shine brighter than Jupiter or Venus in the night sky
The Perseid meteor shower occurs in the middle of August every year. The Perseid meteor shower is caused by the intersection of Earth intersects with the orbit of the Swift-Tuttle comet. Particles comet dust slam into the earth's atmosphere at 132,000 mph. The bits they burn up and create light streaks across the night sky causing the Perseid meteor show. The Swift-Tuttle Comet is a periodic comet with an orbit that takes about 130 years. Swift-Tuttle is a fairly large comet.
Integratron Perseid Meteor Party 2012 source
Consider attending a party in your area.
Can't find one?
Try hosting your own.
Happy star gazing!
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