How to Watch Meteor Showers

Watching a meteor showers can be a lot of fun, and they happen relatively often. Here's what you need to do in order to enjoy a meteor shower.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Find a meteor shower schedule.
   
   You can find meteor shower schedules on nearly any webpage dealing with astronomy, weather channels, and often even the news. Find a meteor schedule and mark the days on your calendar so that you will remember to stay up and watch the night sky on those dates.

2. Pack warm clothes, and/or a blanket.
   
   A sleeping bag and some blankets are also not a bad idea when trying to watch a meteor shower; it can get quite cold lying on the ground at night. Hot cocoa is not a bad idea either!

3. Grab a friend, the kids, or a date.
   
   A meteor shower is always more fun when you can share it with someone. A meteor shower makes for a great date opportunity, and kids love the light show as well.

4. Lay out under the stars.
   
   The best hours to watch a meteor shower are between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. Find a dark place away from porch and city lights, and enjoy the meteor shower.