Perseids

A Perseid streaks above the trees to the left of the falls.

After an evening nap Willow and I headed for the bush. We got out walked here and there, getting our bearings. It’s been awhile since we have been out at night looking skyward.

We were lucky to see several Perseid Meteors. Lucky as well to get a few pics.

Perseus, The Andromeda Galaxy and Cassiopea. The meteors didn’t cooperate for this photo. If I had’ve slipped into that creek Willow would have ran through bush and thicket down the mountain, following me to the Columbia River.

It was clear and the moon, waning into a thin crescent, stayed down until mid morning.

Hounds Tooth, The Milky Way and a bright Perseid.

We saw deer, an owl, porcupine and rabbits. Luckily Willow didn’t see the porcupines.

The second picture of the night captured a long Perseid Meteor.

I can’t see in the dark like I used to. If I was younger I’d give tonight another go. I don’t think last night was the peak.

We were out of the mountains and at work on time at 5:30 am. Willow slept in the truck.

A very fine night.

6 thoughts on “Perseids”

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      underswansea

      I thought you would like the looks of Hound’s Tooth. It consists of granite rock and is a popular climbing destination. If you look close below the peak to the right, there is the lights of climbers. Not sure why they had lights on at 3:30 in the morning and fires are banned right now.
      Meteors can be difficult to see unless the conditions are right. Take care.

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