By Pamela Cruz. Pen sula 360 Press [P360P]
Looking up at the sky and marveling at the grandeur of the universe is a pleasure for millions of people, and Redwood City will have the privilege of witnessing this Thursday, weather permitting, the peak of the Delta Aquariid meteor shower.
This astronomical phenomenon is long and vague, and while it can be found at any time from approximately July 12 to August 23 of each year, the minimum point in this will be July 29.
As we move into August, a much waning crescent moon will be less intrusive for better viewing of the meteor shower.
According to the organization Earth Sky, when the Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak – the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13 – the Delta Aquaids will also continue to fly.
The forecast for Thursday calls for generally sunny skies during the day and partly cloudy at night, but it will be necessary to wait until the moon is not so bright before the meteor shower can be seen in its entirety.
The perfect time to see this phenomenon will be late at night or early Friday morning.