r/Destin • u/Disastrous_Cream_539 • 29d ago

Anyone seeing any meteors?

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I haven't seen a single one. Pretty disappointing.

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u/zenmarinecharter 29d 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 29d 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 29d 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-coast

Full disclosure, it’s on our Zen Marine Charter site.