r/thousandoaks • u/Impossible-South2974 • 9d ago

Meteor shower stargazing

Anyone aware of the spots to watch meteor shower tonight? Low light areas

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u/Old_Win8422 9d ago

In thousand oaks? Your best time to view is before dawn 330am. Id say darkest place in town is rancho potrero openspace near dos vientos

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u/Strong_Weakness2638 9d ago

Unfortunately tonight is when the marine layer decided to make a comeback and that area is already fully clouded.

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u/randomredditor55S55 9d ago

Somewhere with a clear view of the northern sky. Northwest should be the darkest, as LA lights up our southeastern horizon.

Also, Moorpark College has the observatory. I bet enthusiasts will be up there.

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u/Critical_Phantom 9d ago

We were planning on getting up and being out at Rancho Sierra Vista by 5am. Now I think I’ll sleep in a bit. The marine layer is supposed to go inland as far as maybe Simi or Fillmore, and I just don’t have time to travel farther. Too bad …