{"id":31870,"date":"2020-07-22T19:38:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=31870"},"modified":"2020-07-24T16:14:32","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T15:14:32","slug":"stargazing-staycation-perseid-meteor-shower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/stargazing-staycation-perseid-meteor-shower\/","title":{"rendered":"Stargazing Staycation: How to See the Perseid Meteor Shower 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

International travel may still feel out of reach for many of us right now, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t plan an out-of-this-world holiday that\u2019ll have you feeling as though you\u2019ve travelled to a destination far, far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter: the stargazing staycation \u2014 AKA a close-to-home getaway scheduled around one of the best skywatching events of the year: the Perseid meteor shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stargazing holidays have been booming in popularity in recent years, and although dark-sky sites in popular hotspots like Chile<\/a> are currently off-limits to international visitors, it\u2019s still possible to chase the cosmos in your own backyard and plan a star-studded staycation in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, a stargazing staycation has everything you could ever want in a 2020 escape: wide-open spaces, off the beaten track destinations, and the opportunity to connect with Mother Nature in a profound and meaningful way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haven\u2019t heard of the Perseid meteor shower? Don\u2019t know the first thing about planning a stargazing getaway? No problem! You\u2019ll find all the essential details \u2014 including the best time to view this celestial fireworks display \u2014 along with top tips for planning an astro-escape below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Travel to: <\/em>Stargazing destinations in your backyard and beyond <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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At its peak, you can expect to see upwards of 60 meteors every hour during the Perseid meteor shower | \u00a9 Alex Kulikov\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Perseid meteor shower 2020: What you need to know <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is the Perseid meteor shower?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Touted as one of the best and most active meteor showers of the year, the annual Perseid meteor shower runs between mid-July and mid-August as the Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason this meteor shower is a can’t-miss event for stargazing enthusiasts is because it’s among the most spectacular celestial events of the year: you can expect to see upwards of 60 meteors streaking across Earth\u2019s atmosphere every hour during the display\u2019s peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When can I see the Perseid meteor shower?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Though the Perseid meteor shower is visible between July 17th and August 24th, the peak viewing period falls during the predawn hours of August 11th, 12th, and 13th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the most active time, and stargazers can expect to see dozens of meteors shooting across the sky every 60 minutes (as long as the skies are clear and conditions are ideal, that is).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reconnect with Mother Nature on a Stargazing Staycation | \u00a9 Jackson Hendry\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the best time to catch the meteor shower?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best time to see any type of astral event is at night when the sky is at its darkest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For meteor showers, the prime viewing time typically falls between midnight and the wee hours of the morning \u2014 from 12:00am to 5:30am. You\u2019ll want to stay up late or wake up super early for this one! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is the Perseid meteor shower visible?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The great thing about this spectacle of shooting stars is that it can be seen from any location around the world. (Bear in mind the showers typically aren\u2019t as bright in the Southern Hemisphere.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A stargazing staycation makes for the perfect excuse to go off-grid for a few days | \u00a9 Nick Iliasov\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to plan a stargazing staycation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n