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Have you ever seen a shooting star? What about 100?
The Perseid meteor shower — aka the Perseids (PER-see-ids) — is predicted to take place throughout July and August. The shower happens when Earth passes through the trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, offering spectators across the globe the opportunity to see ~100 meteors per hour when the shower is at its peak.
Ready to go meteor hunting? Check out our guide below.
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This could be your view at WyCo Lake. | Photo by KCtoday |
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When to view
The best time to watch the meteor shower is late at night or in the predawn hours during its peak from Thurs., Aug. 11-Sat., Aug. 13. These days will provide the opportunity to see the brightest + most numerous meteors.
However, because of the full Sturgeon moon on Thurs., Aug. 11, the showers are expected to be washed out. On this night, the sky will be darkest right before dawn.
Bonus: Even if you can’t watch the Perseid meteor shower during its peak, you can still catch views of the shower throughout July and August. Where to go
When choosing a spot to watch the Perseids, aim for a location that is away from man-made light. This light pollution map will show you where to find a dark sky. Also, here are some spots that we suggest:
Pro tip: You don’t need binoculars or a telescope to view the Perseids. If you have trouble finding the shower, make sure you are looking northward at the darkest part of the sky and allow your eyes at least 20 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
What to bring - Blanket
- Light jacket (or even a sleeping bag)
- Chairs
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A red flashlight (learn how to make your own.)
Pro tip: Pick up Dot’s Pretzels (made in Edgerton, not far from Hillsdale Lake) from your favorite gas station (we know it’s probably QT) in case you get hungry. |
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Today - Red Fang | Mon., Aug. 8 | 12 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $20 | The Oregon-based band has been around since 1972.
Tomorrow Wednesday -
Networking for Young Professionals | Wed., Aug. 10 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Buffalo State Pizza Co., 1815 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO | $5 | Network with KC Crew + sip on specialty cocktails in a fun atmosphere. 🍕
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ZIPs were ranked by total homes which went into contract within 90 days of listing in 2022. | Photo provided by Opendoor
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As summer winds down, we’re looking back on the first six months of the year to pinpoint the top 20 hottest zip codes that attracted homebuyers across the country via Opendoor’s latest report.
Drumroll, please: - Clarksville, TN — 37042
- Celebration, FL — 34747
- Yukon, OK — 73099
- New Braunfels, TX — 78130
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Loganville, GA — 30052
- Leander, TX — 78641
- Katy, TX — 77494
- Forney, TX — 75126
- Katy, TX — 77493
- Cypress, TX — 77433
A top feature drawing buyers this year is the weather. From Winter Garden, FL to San Diego, CA, the vast majority of the top 20 neighborhoods are located in cities that boast warm weather year-round. ☀️* |
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Weather - 84º | Scattered thunderstorms | 40% chance of rain
Opening -
Cafe Cà Phê announced its brick-and-mortar grand opening on Sat., Aug. 13. The Vietnamese coffee shop — at 916 E. 5th St., KCMO — will start with speeches at 10 a.m. followed by dragon dancing, vendors, food trucks, and giveaways. Drink in founder Jackie Nguyen’s story with this Q+A. 🐲
Community -
Leawood will now allow residents to request crosswalks. Council members voted unanimously on the policy, which establishes a process for studying + building pedestrian road crossings following requests. Criteria include recent accidents, a lack of sidewalks, isolated residential streets, and pathway obstructions. 👟 (Blue Valley Post)
Sports -
Kansas City Current defeated San Diego Wave on the road this weekend, 2-1. The victory extends KC’s unbeaten streak to nine, a franchise best. After another away game in North Carolina, the next home game is on Aug. 19 against Angel City. ⚽
Development -
Olathe Health is expanding with two new facilities and more specialty services. The Omni Outpatient Surgery and Olathe Health Multispecialty centers will cost $70 million and go inside the Landmark National Bank building — 8101 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS. Leaders hope to open in spring 2023. (FOX4)
Job -
Now hiring. KC-based law firm Shook, Hardy & Bacon is hosting a virtual job fair tomorrow, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Applicants can engage with recruiters for positions in legal, marketing, administration, information technology, human resources, and accounting. Register here.
Outside -
ICYMI, Mid-America Regional Council has a new interactive map with all the bike routes and paths across the KC metro — including mountain biking tracks and even equestrian trails. Simply click on a colored line near you to see information, like length + surface type. Send your feedback here. 🚲
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ZIPs were ranked by total homes which went into contract within 90 days of listing in 2022. | Photo provided by Opendoor
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Recap: We're testing your knowledge by having you guess the name of a KC-specific place. We’ll give you a hint + it’s up to you to piece together what the mystery place, neighborhood, or restaurant is in the crossword by clicking or tapping the image above. Once you’re ready, submit your answer and let us know if you got it right — or if you have any feedback to make the game better.
Today’s hint: Two words, jazz piano. |
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