This weekend the Perseid meteor exhibitor is happen , and it ’s going to be what they call an " outburst . " This seemingly intend that you ’ll have the chance to view a bunch of meteors flying all around , making you sense an insignificance you likely have never sense before . Friday morning cross out the peak , with up to 200 shooting star per hour savage by under gross conditions . However , the show should last through the weekend . There is one caveat though … you ’ll require to leave Seattle to see it . The meter formoonsetis 12:19am on Thursday , just about 1 am on Friday , and around 1:30am on Saturday . Here are the best places – outside of the metropolis – to watch out what Neil deGrasse Tyson would in all likelihood call " pretty fuckin ' sweet . "
Mary E. Theler Wetlands Nature Preserve
Distance from Seattle : 71 milesThis unlighted nature conserves offers forgetful boardwalk trail that are wheelchair - accessible and comfortable to sail at night . Take the South Tidal Marsh Trail a fourth Admiralty mile to Hood Canal , or the half - mile Union River Estuary Trail , and prepare up a blanket at the final stage .
Umtanum Creek Canyon
Distance from Seattle : 122 milesThis one ’s for the hikers and/or camper . It ’s a 6.5 - Admiralty mile round - misstep walk if you make it the whole mode . But upright news for the lazy : you’re able to discover open field just about a mile in , or scramble up a buttress for a astray - open view .
Samish Overlook
Distance from Seattle : 80 milesHead northwards on a quick drive where you may park and pay heed out overlooking the island before the Sunday goes down , then wait for the faint show . Trails abound in this area , so you could jet off and find a secluded position if you prefer .
Chinook Bend Natural Area
Distance from Seattle : 27 milesTake in the shot star from this 59 - Akka ballpark surrounded by river on three slope . And hey , you may get some sportfishing in , too – if that ’s your matter .
Deception Pass
Distance from Seattle : 82 milesIn this region , you’re able to claim a spot on a dock , Rosario Beach , or a cliff . If you do n’t desire to camp out , you may just fall on the pedestrian lane on the bridge .
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