Meteor Shower Anyone?
I missed the Lyrid Meteor Shower - did anyone else see it? Also does anyone have any good recommendations for where to view space phenomena?
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When you want to see a meteor shower, try to find a really dark area without a lot of light pollution so you can see the meteors the most clearly. Look up the peak times for the meteor shower for your area, and bring a blanket or chair so you can watch the sky comfortably for at least an hour. With a keen eye, you're sure to see some meteors falling!
If you want to plan ahead and get ready for the next meteor showers, look for the Aquariids throughout May, the Capriconids and Perseids in July, and the Orionids and Taurids in October. Peak days will vary depending on where you're located, so just be sure to check the times online before heading outside at night.
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If you want to plan ahead and get ready for the next meteor showers, look for the Aquariids throughout May, the Capriconids and Perseids in July, and the Orionids and Taurids in October. Peak days will vary depending on where you're located, so just be sure to check the times online before heading outside at night.
If you want to witness the kind of sky magic that makes you feel tiny, enchanted, and wildly connected, you need darkness, elevation, and a little intention. I always tell people to think of stargazing as a ritual: you’re not just looking up, you’re opening yourself to wonder. And that's always a good thing!
Here are a few of my favorite types of places to soak in celestial beauty:
• Dark Sky Parks & Reserves — These are designated areas with minimal light pollution where the stars spill across the sky like glitter. Think places like Cherry Springs in Pennsylvania or Big Bend in Texas. Truly breathtaking.
• National Parks with high elevation — Anywhere with mountains or desert energy amplifies the show. Joshua Tree, Sedona, Bryce Canyon, the skies here feel ancient and alive.
• Planetariums & observatories — For something more guided (and weather proof!), places like the Hayden Planetarium in NYC or Griffith Observatory in LA offer cosmic experiences that make the Universe feel intimate and personal.
• Coastal or island locations — The ocean and the stars are old friends. Anywhere far from city light like Nantucket, the Jersey Shore in the off-season, the beaches of Maui — the night sky feels extra mystical.
No matter where you go, bring intention. Bring a blanket, a thermos, maybe a card from your deck tucked in your pocket. Let the Universe reveal itself the way it always does when we slow down and look up.
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Here are a few of my favorite types of places to soak in celestial beauty:
• Dark Sky Parks & Reserves — These are designated areas with minimal light pollution where the stars spill across the sky like glitter. Think places like Cherry Springs in Pennsylvania or Big Bend in Texas. Truly breathtaking.
• National Parks with high elevation — Anywhere with mountains or desert energy amplifies the show. Joshua Tree, Sedona, Bryce Canyon, the skies here feel ancient and alive.
• Planetariums & observatories — For something more guided (and weather proof!), places like the Hayden Planetarium in NYC or Griffith Observatory in LA offer cosmic experiences that make the Universe feel intimate and personal.
• Coastal or island locations — The ocean and the stars are old friends. Anywhere far from city light like Nantucket, the Jersey Shore in the off-season, the beaches of Maui — the night sky feels extra mystical.
No matter where you go, bring intention. Bring a blanket, a thermos, maybe a card from your deck tucked in your pocket. Let the Universe reveal itself the way it always does when we slow down and look up.
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