A meteor (left) streaks toward Perseus at tree line. The light of Andromeda Galaxy
(right, above and left of the tree branch) reaches us 2.3 million light years after
it was shone. Lightening lights the clouds on the eastern horizon.
A large rock, lit by our campfire, is covered in fossils of sea
creatures older than the light of Andromeda.
To see it is a miracle.
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is now underway. If you have dark clear skies you may be able to see a few.
The peak is around the 12th and could be very good as the moon is young, leaving the night sky dark.
Come peak, Lisa and I will spend the night in the mountains chasing the streaks. It is difficult to predict the conditions. Even if clear smoke could obscure the sky. Tonight, Venus could barely be seen in the western horizon. Mars can’t be seen yet. Once it gets higher above the eastern horizon it will become visible.
Meteors occupy the entire sky. I often point my camera towards horizons, this year may be better preserved shooting directly overhead where the smoke is not so noticeable.
If that is the case It may be better in an enclosed space like a canyon. You see less of the sky, but what is seen is directly overhead.
Palliser Pass 
Jim R
An excellent photo. I don’t know yet if our skies will be clear for the meteors. It was good last evening. I got a good time exposure of the passing ISS. It will be posted later. Good luck with your viewing. I hope you get a lot of them on one exposure.
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underswansea
Looking forward to see your ISS passing post. The smoke is getting worse. I went out last night but couldn’t see any stars.
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larrymuffin
we hear quite a lot on the CBC about the forest fires in your general area. It is never mentioned how they started, cannot be all natural lightning strikes.
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underswansea
Hi Larry, the fires are started by lightening, industry (logging, mining) and people recreating in the back country. It is very smokey these last few days, still not as bad as last year. The province may shut the backcountry down to industry and recreation to decrease the risk. It is very dry.
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Carol A. Hand
Exquisite photo, Bob. I look forward to others – seeing the sky through the eyes of a gifted photographer who hears the stars sing. 🙂
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underswansea
Thank you so much Carol. The smoke is getting bad. Not sure if we will be able to see the stars through it. Take care.
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Svengoolie Newmar
Rare, beautiful photo of a rare, beautiful event. If only I lived near mountains…!
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underswansea
It is incredible to watch. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Take care.
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Good luck with that night in the mountains Bob… love this image, amazing! 🙂
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underswansea
Thanks Julie! It was a good night. Take care. Bob
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