The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on Wednesday. Where to watch in Northern California
Key Points:
- The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, with the best viewing time before dawn.
- Northern California may experience scattered clouds that could intermittently obscure the meteor shower, but conditions are expected to improve on Thursday night.
- The Community Observatory in Placerville will be open from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. for free viewing, with a $2 parking fee.
- Recommended local stargazing spots include the El Dorado Trail parking lot near Placerville, Ice House Observation off Ice House Road, and vista points along Highway 20 between Nevada City and the I-80/20 interchange.
- Stargazers are encouraged to use light pollution maps to find optimal viewing locations.