Seeing the Perseid Meteor shower from the GTA

/ 9 August 2013
Submitted by webteam.rascto… on 9 August 2013

During the weekend of 10 and 11 August 2013, earth is moving through an old comet tail; causing a meteor shower called the Perseids. The Perseids are an annual event and one of the best meteor showers we get.  You can expect 50 - 100 meteors an hour under dark skies. Even from light polluted Toronto city, it’s possible to see at least a few meteors. There are no Perseids specific RASC Toronto Center activities planned.  Some observing tips:

  • On Monday, our city observing window opens. We will be going out on the first clear night. If lucky we will be able to see some meteors.
  • This weekend, there is the Starfest star party.
  • Members will have a great view from our CAO observatory in the Blue Mountains.

Interested in learning more on the Perseids? Here are some more online resources: