The Perseids is a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The meteors can typically be seen around mid-July each year, with the peak in activity happening between Aug. 9-14. During the peak, the rate of meteors reaches an astonishing 60 or more miles per hour. Lovers of the stars will receive an extra treat this week […]
Perseid Meteor Shower
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosts Perseid Meteor Shower viewing
Lovers of the stars will receive an extra treat in mid-August: The chance to star gaze during the Perseid Meteor Shower. Tahoe Star Tours will host a special mountainside star gazing event that corresponds with the Perseid Meteor Shower on Friday, Aug. 14, at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. The Perseids, a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet […]