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profdant139
Explorer II
Apr 22, 2015

High altitude & cloud-free camping in mid-August?

Rather than hijack the other dark sky thread, I am starting a new one -- here is the issue: I really want to see the Perseid meteor shower on August 12-13 this year -- there is no moon, and some scie...
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JiminDenver
Explorer II
Apr 25, 2015
In the Rockies it just depends on if we are in a wet or dry cycle. Dry years bring the clearest skies and the wet ones bring a different type of light show. I know because I have to get up and sit with the dogs after a big boomer shakes the trailer. Either way it is spectacular.

Good luck

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