Handle any emergency with Howcast's First Aid app - howc.st When a comet orbits the sun, it sheds a stream of debris. Meteor showers are caused when the Earth travels through the stream left behind by the comets, and the debris burns up in the atmosphere. Here's how to watch one. To complete this how-to, you will need: Chairs Blankets Bug spray Food Drinks Flashlight Secluded spot Knowledge of when the meteor showers occur Red-filtered flashlight (optional) Location of the Little Dipper (optional) Step 1: Pack your car Pack your car with chairs, blankets, bug spray, food, drinks, and a flashlight. Bring along everything you need to be comfortable while watching the meteor shower. Use a red-filtered flashlight that won't affect your night vision. Step 2: Drive away from the lights Drive away from the lights of the city. Meteor showers are named for the constellation they appear to be coming from so you'll want to drive in the direction of the constellation. Step 3: Find a secluded spot Find a secluded spot where it is dark enough and no car headlights can interfere with watching the meteor shower. State and city parks are a good place for viewing meteors. Adjust your eyes to the dark by trying to spot each star of the Little Dipper. Step 4: Wait until an hour before sunrise Wait until an hour or so before the sun rises to see the meteor shower. The morning side of the Earth gets more meteors than the evening side. Step 5: Learn the major meteor showers Learn when the major ...
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