WATCHING THE SKIES: Aug. 17-23 | 2025 Perseid meteor bathe takes a bow

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Brad Klein opinions upcoming astronomical highlights with Bethlehem’s “Backyard Astronomy Guy,” Marty McGuire.

This week, though the Perseid meteor bathe has handed its peak, it’s not too late to see a “shooting star.”

The annual Perseid meteor bathe peaked on the nights of Aug. 12-13, however the meteor bathe extends for weeks earlier than and after its peak evening. And, the waning moon creates darker skies because the week goes on, which is a giant assist to meteor viewing.

For the perfect probability at seeing the streak of sunshine made as a meteor enters the Earth’s environment, get comfy within the darkest location you’ll find, calm down, and easily search for into the evening sky.

“Dark skies are amazing,” says McGuire. “You get to appreciate how many more stars and objects you can see in the night sky when you really get away from city lights.”

For a real “dark sky” expertise, you would possibly need to drive exterior the Lehigh Valley solely, to Cherry Springs State Park within the northcentral a part of Pennsylvania. There, you’ll discover a few of the darkest skies within the state at this vacation spot for stargazers.

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