Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Guide | California News

Don’t miss the Perseid meteor shower’s peak tonight—cosmic fireworks are lighting up the sky! Clouds may sneak in over Northern California, but clear patches still exist. Best viewing? Pre-dawn. Top spots: Community Observatory in Placerville (free entry, $2 parking), El Dorado Trail lot, Ice House Observation near Hwy 50, or dark-sky pull-offs along Hwy 20 between Nevada City and the interstate. Use a light pollution map to find your perfect stargazing zone—get away from city lights for the best show. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b0bfdb66a219a95