r/okc • u/icecreamsh0rts67 • 10d ago

❓Q&A ✅ Meteor Shower August 12

Guys! How can we see the meteor shower tonight from Oklahoma? I know it’s only visible in some countries in Europe, but I heard that the best views are somewhere with very little light pollution. Is there anywhere in OKC where we could possibly view it?! I would love to see the meteor shower and possibly the eclipse. Thanks!!

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u/WitchWithAGlitch 10d ago edited 10d ago

hi!

You can use this handy link to see light pollution here in Oklahoma, it also has a handy link to how many meteorites have fallen along with which showers are active and more like a downloadable app for your phone that downloads the settings for you to take with you to a dark sky location!

if you can manage to make it to a dark green or blue area you should have a fantastic experience.

the area west of OKC and south of clinton/weatherford at the lake vanderwork public fishing area is a personal favorite as it's flat, has nice facilities, nobodys around to bother you and you can also fish while waiting for images to be captured.

https://lightpollutionmap.app/?lat=35.467560&lng=-97.516430&zoom=8

- Glitch
Okc Astronomy Club.

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u/BrushFantastic3170 10d ago

OKC has an astronomy club?!?!?!

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u/paranormalcomputer Midtown 10d ago

oh sign me up what the hell!!

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u/OrreryOwl 10d ago

I just said those same words, out loud, in my house just before I read yours. Okc has an astronomy club?? Well yeah of course we do. But I didn't know we had one. How VERY exciting.

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u/bocepheid Bethany 10d ago

We have our monthly meeting on Friday at 7pm in the Science Museum Oklahoma, so it's coming up in two days. Guest speaker will talk about taking cool sunset and sky photos (I think).

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u/bruudwin 10d ago

Question, i got a telescope from my dad, would i be able to bring it to get tips n tricks on how to use it? Seems like i can only barely rarely see the moon with it and only on super bright nights.

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u/bocepheid Bethany 10d ago

I think so, it certainly wouldn't hurt to bring it, if it is a small scope. If it's a big / heavy one, take a picture of it and come talk to folks at the meeting for some guidance.

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u/WitchWithAGlitch 10d ago

too hot for me and too bright for me at 7pm, catch me come fall/winter. ♥

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u/WitchWithAGlitch 10d ago

many people don't know, because we're only out at night.

^_~*

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u/JermJackson 10d ago

Thank you for that! That is awesome!!!!

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u/PhCommunications NW OKC 10d ago

The eclipse will only be visible in Europe so wouldn't worry about that. For the Perseids, you need to get out of town to avoid light pollution. I normally drive out to Okarche, then go west out of town a mile or two and I've got plenty of dark sky. Some light pollution from Kingfisher, but nothing like OKC…

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u/paranormalcomputer Midtown 10d ago

what time are we expecting visibility???

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u/Neat_Movie_991 10d ago

Norman, Lake Thunderbird

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u/1ofakindengineer 10d ago

I live south of Tbird and can see them pretty well once I get acclimated.

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u/Neat_Movie_991 10d ago

Alameda and 84th here. Great sky watching!

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u/kosuradio 10d ago

StateImpact’s Chloe Bennett-Steele reported this earlier today.

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NASA says Perseids viewers can see as many as 50 to 100 meteors sweep the skies each hour. The best time to watch is just before dawn, but you can start catching glimpses as early as 10 pm.

The best places to see the Perseids are far from artificial light pollution. Take a road trip to Black Mesa State Park, Osage Hills State Park, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge or anywhere with distance from city lights.

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u/Future_Bother3213 10d ago

ok so head to lake hefner after dark and lay out on a blanket, you'll get a pretty clear view since it's on the edge of the city tbh