How to Watch a Meteor Shower

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Research when and where meteor showers will be occurring.. Check the moon phase. Confirm that the weather will be clear.

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Research when and where meteor showers will be occurring.

Step 1

Research when and where meteor showers will be occurring.

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Check the moon phase

Step 2

Check the moon phase

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Confirm that the weather will be clear.

Step 3

Confirm that the weather will be clear.

4

Plan to stay up late or get up early.

Step 4

Plan to stay up late or get up early.

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Find a wide-open spot.

Step 5

Find a wide-open spot.

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Make sure your viewing location is as dark as possible.

Step 6

Make sure your viewing location is as dark as possible.

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Consider your comfort.

Step 7

Consider your comfort.

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Bring the right viewing equipment.

Step 8

Bring the right viewing equipment.

9

Know where to look.

Step 9

Know where to look.

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Consider recording what you see.

Step 10

Consider recording what you see.

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