SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – A series of celestial events will be taking place this week. Here's a guide for what Bay Area skywatchers can expect to see.
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It may take some extra effort to witness all of the events, but the results will be worth it.
A flower moon, a meteor shower and a lunar eclipse will all take place on Friday.
"There are a lot of different nicknames for the full moon each month, and a lot of these come from the Native American culture. This one is known as the flower moon," said Bing Quock, with San Francisco's Morrison Planetarium.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to coincide with the full moon, streaking over Earth, leaving glowing "trains" — incandescent bits of debris in the wake of the meteor.
"To view the Eta Aquarids, find an area well away from city lights or street lights. Come prepared with a sleeping bag, blanket, or lawn chair. Lie flat on your back with your feet facing east and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible. After about 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will begin to see meteors. Be patient – the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse," NASA advised.
A lunar eclipse will also occur on Friday, but this celestial event will take place during the day. Bay Area residents can expect to see a faint shadow on the moon.
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