The weather for the event’s climax across the central island is not ideal, nor is the current phase of the moon. The predicted showers and the third of three super moons this year will run through the weekend. Arkos said that if Friday and Saturday don’t work, it’s likely that a good show will still come on Sunday and early next week. He recommends going out late, after sunset, and allowing plenty of time. “If you go out for five minutes, the chances of seeing one (are not great). Of course, meteors do not come regularly, they happen in the sky somewhat randomly. Let your eyes dark adjust, make sure your eyes are able to dilate fully so you’re getting as much light as possible.” Arkos added that checking phones or looking directly at other light sources will make it harder to see the streaks in the sky. Meteors and the supermoon aren’t the only thing keeping sky watchers up into the wee hours right now. Rare sightings of the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights, in parts of the central and northern island region have been reported in recent weeks. Come to the discussion. Submit your letter to the NanaimoNews NOW and be included in the The Water Coolerour letters to the editor feature. [email protected] On Twitter: @NanaimoNewsNOW
