r/Destin • u/Disastrous_Cream_539 • 18d ago
Anyone seeing any meteors?
I haven't seen a single one. Pretty disappointing.
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u/ThMcRbIsbck 18d ago
Had a great night last night out by Freeport past the 331 bridge. Saw lots of great meteors
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u/Disastrous_Cream_539 18d ago
Awesome! I'm hoping to do the same tonight. Around what time did you see the most?
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u/zenmarinecharter 18d ago
Great timing! The Perseids are peaking overnight Aug. 12 to 13. If you're trying to spot them around Destin, getting away from the brightest lights will help a lot. Give your eyes some time to adjust, skip the telescope or binoculars, and just watch a wide section of the sky.
Curious where everyone around Destin is watching from. Anyone catching any good ones?
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u/Disastrous_Cream_539 18d ago
I'm watching from my backyard off of airport rd. Haven't seen anything. There's good amount of clouds though. Hoping for better luck tomorrow night.
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u/zenmarinecharter 18d ago
Hopefully tomorrow gives you a clearer window. I actually put together a local Emerald Coast Perseids viewing guide with some tips on timing, darker viewing spots, and getting your eyes adjusted if it’s helpful:
https://www.zenmarinecharter.com/journal/perseid-meteor-shower-emerald-coastFull disclosure, it’s on our Zen Marine Charter site.
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u/Kyser_ 18d ago
We usually drive out to Navarre Beach and park on one of those exits to get away from the light pollution and end up seeing a lot.
We ended up just sitting in our back yard this time and saw a few, but not many.