alleghator Posted July 31, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2019 The Perseid meteor shower will peak while we are cruising. It will be the night following our first full sea day, so we should be well away from the light glare of land. Is there anywhere on deck that is dark enough for star gazing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted July 31, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I don't know on what ship you'll be, but I would generally suggest forward, as near the Bridge as possible. If there is a public deck at the bow just below the Bridge, it will be dark. Otherwise, go up as high and as forward as you are permitted. Happy shooting star gazing! Enjoy the view! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted July 31, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) It looks like from you signature that you'll be on the Pride. In that case, I would recommend all the way forward on Lido deck (Deck 9), if it is not closed off (which it sometimes is). Also, all the way forward Deck 10, or the Forward Sports Deck (Deck 11), fore of the Mini Golf. Good luck! Edited July 31, 2019 by ShakyBeef spelling typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleghator Posted August 1, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Thank you for the advice! We will definitely try to see the stars from those decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted August 1, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2019 This would be awesome on a cruise (if you get to see them). My problem when I view the meteor showers is, they always peak around 2 - 3am and I can't force myself to stay up that long. The most I've ever seen was 15 in an hour, that was before midnight. I've tried to stargaze on a cruise, but could never find a dark enough spot. I never thought to try those forward decks at night. I'll have to keep that in mind. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted August 1, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Carnival always has those lights on the string rigging on open decks turned on, but the suggestions to be above the bridge is a good one. Used to be one cruise line that offered nighttime stargazing from a darkened deck area, complete with a telescope or two and a guide - perhaps Holland or Celebrity? Wish Carnival had at least one darkened open deck area for special cosmic events. Maybe the OP can email a request to his sailings CD? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleghator Posted August 1, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted August 1, 2019 How would I email the CD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted August 2, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Maybe they're worried that if there's too many dark places out on deck, it'd increase the chances of "nocturnal activities." 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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