The Perseid Meteor Shower Happens Aug.11 for Three Days in Tri-Cities

According to the University of Washington Astronomy Department, there will be a meteor shower just after midnight on Aug 12th, 13th and 14th. The problem with knowing about them is no one ever says which part of the sky they will be. Well I got ya covered.The Astronomy Department says:

The best time of the night to observe the event is when your viewing point is facing into the dust stream, much as the best way to snowflakes while driving is to look forward (through your windshield). This occurs when the pre-dawn side of the Earth is moving towards the constellation Perseus-- i.e., early in the morning. (Thus the name of the meteor shower.). That's when the count rate of events reaches its peak. However, the occasional stray dust particle can be seen burning up in the evening as well, particularly once the sky is dark.

Don't miss it! You will be able to see the  meteor shower in Tri-Cities and Yakima Valley! If you do see it, take photos and send them to kellywest@townsquaremedia.com