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This time of year is when Mother Nature puts on one of her most spectacular shows – the Perseid meteor showers, which are predicted to bring as many as 60 or more meteors an hour streaking across the night’s sky during its peak, August 12 and 13. And what better place to watch the show than Sonoma County? With very little light pollution and plenty of secluded beaches, parks and campgrounds, it’s the perfect viewing area.

You don’t need to know a lot about astronomy to watch the shower. In fact, the meteors appear in all parts of the sky and this year’s shower will also peak under a moonless sky, making for an impressive show viewable from most locales. However, our Sonoma County clear, dark sky is sure to present the perfect canvas. So, grab a lawn chair, some caffeine and a blanket, and enjoy the show. The hours before dawn are the most active times, so your best bet may be to find a campground near the beach at Goat Rock or somewhere else isolated from city lights. Need some more tips? Here’s what NASA has to say.

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Posted by:  Frank Howard Allen Realtors