September meteor shower set to light up New England skies

Astronomy enthusiasts across the Northern Hemisphere, including those in New England, will have an opportunity to witness the September ε-Perseid meteor shower on Sept. 9.

The shower will be particularly visible in locations with clear, dark skies and minimal light pollution.

According to the astronomical forecast from In-The-Sky.org, the meteor shower will be most active during the pre-dawn hours, with an expected peak rate of approximately 5 meteors per hour. While not as spectacular as some other meteor showers, it still offers a chance for stargazers to enjoy a celestial display.

The meteor shower will be active from Sept. 5-21 with the peak being on Tuesday .

Best viewing locations will include areas with unobstructed views of the northern sky, such as rural parts of New England, mountain regions and coastal areas away from city lights. The meteor shower's radiant point will be in the constellation Perseus, which remains visible throughout the night from most of the Northern Hemisphere.

Observers in Berlin and other mid-latitude northern locations can expect optimal viewing conditions, with the radiant point remaining circumpolar — meaning it stays above the horizon all night long.

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