For star-loving watchers, Tahoe Star Tours will host a series of evenings under the stars this winter that pair stargazing with a snowshoe tour. Each Tahoe Snow Tours event provides an opportunity to enjoy an educational evening in the snow learning about the night sky, led by local astronomer, Tony Berendsen, an award-winning amateur astronomer residing in Reno, Nev. “The combination of […]
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Spectacular meteor shower event Friday at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
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 […]