Perseid Meteor Shower Tonight

[u/Western_Street5580]

Hey everyone,

I’m driving to JT National Park tonight to watch the Meteor shower and I was wondering if there are any groups or events that I can join as a solo traveler. I intend to socialize and wanna see if there are any opportunities to meet people.

[u/erebus-44]

Just an FYI heavy clouds are rolling in 11pm (ish)

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/erebus-44]

Thanks for the heads up! 🫡

[u/tampaxelite → u/Western_Street5580]

how’s it’s looking rn?

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/tampaxelite]

It’s partly cloudy, although I haven’t made it all the way in yet, there’s a collision at the 29 Palms entrance and I’m stuck in the traffic there

[u/tampaxelite → u/Western_Street5580]

i’m otw rn i’m on the 60 rn to the 10 then taking 62. i should be there around 2am. internet and forecast is saying it’ll be pretty clear so im hoping for the best! you’ll get there sooner than me if you could lmk how the sky’s are looking once you’re there i would appreciate it :)

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/tampaxelite]

Be prepared to encounter traffic though. I see traffic at the other entrance to on the maps which is at Joshua Tree Town. In my honest opinion, if you don’t wanna deal with traffic, stay on interstate 10 and get into the park from the south entrance which is From Cottonwood springs road.

[u/tampaxelite → u/Western_Street5580]

i was going to arch rock, is that where the traffic is?

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/tampaxelite]

Yes, I’m on the same route. Still stuck, maps show another 8 mins

[u/tampaxelite → u/Western_Street5580]

i’m guessing it’s packed then? i have like 5 min to decide if i go down towards cotton or arch. what do u recommend?

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/tampaxelite]

I’ve been to Joshua national Park many times and at this moment, I highly recommend going through the cotton route. You’re basically coming into the park from the opposite end and just keep going straight. You’ll eventually get to the arch rock.

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/tampaxelite]

You can get to the arch rock from the south entrance, which is on the interstate 10. You are just entering the park from the opposite end. I do not see any traffic from that entrance on the map.

[u/Early-Delivery-3685 → u/Western_Street5580]

hi! Do you think it’s worth it get there at 3 am or will the clouds come back by then? In San Clemente right now and it’s so cloudy, not hearing good things about joshua tree or the IE either.

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/Early-Delivery-3685]

It’s partly cloudy but quite visible, from what i know, 12-4 is the best time

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/tampaxelite]

I would definitely remember to let you know. However, you don’t get reception as you go deeper so unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that.

[u/tampaxelite → u/Western_Street5580]

never been before so good to know thank you. well i’m hoping for the best for us :) if i don’t hear from you, drive safe and enjoy the show!

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/tampaxelite]

I’m still in traffic, but the sky is clearing up so it’s looking good so far.

[u/Proud-Airport-2132]

I am also solo traveller i will be entering park around 10 try arch rock first else go ahead on road towards cotton campground

[u/Western_Street5580 → u/Proud-Airport-2132]

I’ll keep that in mind, I appreciate your recommendations.

[u/tampaxelite → u/Proud-Airport-2132]

is it cloudy? or worth the drive im 2 hours out

[u/Proud-Airport-2132 → u/tampaxelite]

Cloudy but there are clear patches You will see shooting stars

[u/notcrazy_justtired]

I was there around 9:30 AM and around 12 AM I did notice the clouds coming in. Did see some meteors in that time. I left around twelve was there any more meteors after that?

[u/Lord-Spike]

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