Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday morning, August 12. Chance of northern lights , noctilucent clouds , green flashes and other Far North phenomena during cruise. Auroral forecasts from the Geophysical Institute of University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Long twilights increase chance of spotting high-declination satellites .
Last quarter to new moon. On-board astronomer and naturalist. Geminid meteor shower peaks during new moon December 13-14. New and crescent moons for entire cruise ensure dark sky at sea. Geminid meteor shower continues, Cabo San Lucas shore excursion, partial solar eclipse December 15 Saturday disembark Spirit of Endeavour 9 a.m.