Well folks, we are in for a treat this weekend. We've been watching meteors fly by all week but Southern California skywatchers can look forward to several meteor showers, including the Perseids and Alpha Capricornids as they combine to deliver maximum shooting star satisfaction. Perseids: This is one of the most popular meteor showers, occurring annually from July 17 to August 24, with a peak around August 11-12. This Sunday into early The Perseids are known for their bright meteors and can produce up to 100 meteors per hour at their peak, given ideal conditions. Viewing is best after midnight from a dark location away from city lights​ (TimeandDate)​ (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)). Alpha Capricornids: This meteor shower runs from July 3 to August 15 and peaks around July 30. While the Alpha Capricornids typically produce fewer meteors than the Perseids, they are known for their bright fireballs that can be quite spectacular​ (TimeandDate). Additionally, there are minor showers like the Kappa Cygnids, which occur from August 3 to August 25, peaking around August 17-18. This shower is less intense but can still be a pleasant sight for avid stargazers. The Perseids, being the highlight of August, are best viewed when the radiant point in the constellation Perseus is high in the sky. This means lying back and facing northeast, while trying to take in as much of the sky as possible. #MeteorShower #Perseids #AlphaCapricornids #Stargazing #NightSky #AstronomyLovers #CelestialEvents #SouthernCalifornia #Nature #Cosmos #joshuatreenationalpark #stargazing #darksky #meteorshower #shootingstars #joshuatree #wondervalley

Think it's too hot to stargaze? Try enjoying the night sky from the cowboy tubs. Relaxing, serene and better yet...cool!! Our domes are also comfortably air-conditioned to get you through the hot nights and hotter days. #beattheheat #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #glamping #camping #geodesicdomes #dometent #desertvibes #desertview #stargazing #darkskies #twentyninepalms

Looking for a last minute escape this week? A chance to do some quiet stargazing? This week the moon doesn't appear until 11:00pm leaving lots of time to see the stars and Milky Way!! You can even enjoy the night sky in one of our cowboy tubs. #stargazing #joshuatreenationalpark #milkyway #quietescapes #glamping #camping #desertvibes #darkskies

The cowboys tubs are back!!! It might be too hot go stargaze infront of the firepit but the sky can be enjoyed from inside a cool tub of water. We've even had guests bring their own inflatable pool...no worries...we'll provide the water.

A nice little gift and thank you note left by our guests. Can't wait to try out this Rose'. Wine and stargazing is always a good combination. #glamping #domes #dometent #wondervalley #joshuatreenationalpark #desertvibes #stargazing #roadtrip #uniquestays #happyguests

In April, Southern California skywatchers can enjoy several celestial events: The Great North American Eclipse: Southern California residents will have a 40% view of the April 8th eclipse. This also coincides with the April New Moon which is perfect for stargazing. Lyrid Meteor Shower: Peaking around April 22nd, the Lyrids are known for their bright meteors, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible under ideal conditions. Pink Supermoon: On April 16th, the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, appearing larger and brighter than usual. While not a rare event, it's a stunning sight to behold. The Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower: Although the peak occurs in early May, you may catch some early meteors from this shower towards the end of April. It's known for its fast and often bright meteors. Stargazing: April nights offer excellent opportunities for stargazing due to clearer skies and warmer temperatures. Look out for constellations like Orion, Taurus, and Leo, as well as bright planets like Venus and Mars.

Wildflowers are blooming in the desert right now and weave through our place like a river of bright yellow!! And by the looks of it, more are on the way. #wondervalley #wondervalleywildflowers #wildflowers #desertwildflowers #superbloom #desertsuperbloom #joshuatreenationalpark #nature #dandelions

🌌✨ Southern California Celestial Highlights - February 2024! ✨🔭 Hey cosmic enthusiasts! 🌟 Get ready for another month of celestial wonders right here in Southern California. February 2024 is set to dazzle us with some prime stargazing nights. 🌠 Sadly, The Alpha Centaurids meteor shower which peaks on Feb 8th will not be visible in California. Here's your guide to the celestial calendar: 🌙✨ Romantic Stargazing on Valentine's Day! ✨💖 🌟 This Valentine's Day, Mother Nature has a celestial treat for us – a mesmerizing waxing crescent moon that sets the stage for the perfect stargazing date! 🌙✨ On February 14th, the night sky will be graced by the delicate glow of the waxing crescent moon, providing the ideal backdrop for a romantic evening under the stars. Whether you're cuddling with a loved one or enjoying some solo celestial contemplation, this is an astronomical moment you won't want to miss. 🥰🔭 🔭 Stargazing Gems: Plan your stargazing sessions! 🌌✨ Circle Feb 9th -23rd on your calendar – these nights promise clear skies and optimal visibility. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a casual observer, these evenings are perfect for connecting with the cosmos. 🔍🌠 🌕 Full Moon Illumination: Let the moonlight guide your adventures! 🌕✨ Don't miss the brilliance of the full Snow Moon on Feb 24th. The Snow Moon nickname comes from February being chilly with snow on the ground in more northern latitudes. This full moon will also be a “Micromoon” as the moon is its furthest from earth. These nights are perfect for moonlit escapades and sleeping under the moon's enchanting glow. 📸🌙 Tag your fellow stargazers, set your reminders, and let's make February 2024 a month to remember under the celestial canvas! 🚀🔭 #StargazingAdventures #CelestialMagic #SoCalSkyWatch #February2024 #joshuatree #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #stargazing #moonbathing #valentinesdate #glamping

I'm not an early riser but who can resist a view like this. One of our goals for 2024 is to capture and share more of these amazing sunrises that we are so lucky to experience here in Wonder Valley! Spend the night perfecting your astrophotography and the morning celebrating the dawn. 🌅 Here's to early mornings, chasing dreams, and capturing the enchanting dance of light as the world awakens. Who's ready to rise and shine with me? ☀️✨ #SunriseMagic #NewBeginnings #NaturePhotography #MorningGlow #ChasingDawn #SunriseAdventure #CapturingBeauty #EarlyRisers #NatureIsArt #SkyWonders #WonderValley #glamping #desertvibes #joshuatree #joshuatrenationalpark #dawn #sunrise #sunrisephotography 🌄

We're over the moon (or, in this case,the stars) to share this breathtaking star trails image captured by our recent guest @dchen99. Thanks again for freezing this enchanting moment in time and sharing it with us! So grateful to have a front row seat to the wonders of the night sky and to be able to share it with our guests! #starrysky #starrynight #astrophotography #geodesicdomes #naturephotography #natureescape #startrails #startrailchasers #underthestars #domelife #travelgoals #photographygoals #photography #glamping #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley

Another amazing Wonder Valley sunrise. I love it out here! #sunrise #geodesicdomes #romaticgetaway #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #glamping #dometent

🌌✨ Exciting Celestial Events in Southern California - January 2024! ✨🌠 Hey stargazers! 🌠 Mark your calendars because January 2024 is bringing us a spectacular celestial show. 🌟✨ Here's a glimpse of what's in store: 🔭 Meteor Showers: Get ready for a breathtaking meteor shower! 🌠 The Quadrantid meteor shower last through Jan. 16. but peak on Jan. 4 when about 40 meteors per hour may be seen. Grab a cozy blanket, head to your favorite stargazing spot, and enjoy nature's own fireworks. Bring binoculars if you can 🌌💫 🌕 Full Moon Magic: Don't miss the enchanting full moon lighting up our nightscape. 🌕✨ On January 25th The Wolf Moon will illuminate the night, perfect capturing stunning lunar photos and moonbathing under the skylight. 📸🌙 🌌 Best Stargazing Nights: Wondering when to plan your stargazing sessions? 🌃✨ Circle January 5th – 16th on your calendar - these nights promise almost moon free skies for optimal stargazing. Telescope or not, these evenings are perfect for connecting with the cosmos. The New Moon on January 11th will yield the darkest skies of the month. 🔍🌌 Feel free to share this post with your fellow space enthusiasts, and let's make January 2024 a month to remember under the stars! 🚀🔭 #Stargazing #CelestialEvents #SouthernCaliforniaSky #January2024 #meteorshower #darksky #fullmoon #joshuatreenationalpark #desertvibes #geodesicdome #glamping #wondervalley

Introducing our latest addition that will make your heart skip a beat - our brand new, dreamy retractable canopies. Whether it's a celebration of love, an anniversary, or just because our canopies provide the perfect setting for either romance or a whimsical evening. Tag a person who you'd love to share this stargazing experience with and plan your next getaway at the Kosmic Tortoise. #underthestars #glampinggoals #magicalnights #romanticescape #romaticgetaway #canopy #joshuatreenationalpark #thekosmictortoise #glampingadventures #starrysky #glamping #wonder valley #whimsical

Stargazing in the Summertime!!! The best nights for viewing the Milky Way in Joshua Tree National Park and surrounding areas over the summer July 9th -19th August 9th -20th 10pm - 12am

The climate in Wonder Valley swings wildly from one extreme to the next. From freezing nights to scorching days, windstorms, sandstorms, dust devils, torrential rain and even the rare blanket of snow. We personally enjoy them all, but it takes a toll on the domes especially the clear vinyl windows. This summer we plan on replacing all the windows and skylights so our guests can enjoy the beautiful view. So far, one down, three more to go! #newwindows #clearview #desertview #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #desertvibes #upgrades

Back by popular demand and just in time for the summer. #cowboytub #desertvibes #wondervalley #joshuatreenationalpark #relaxing #chillvibes #chillin #dogdaysofsummer

Never a dull day in the desert. Will this amazing cloud bring rain, wind, fishes and tadpoles? ☁️ ☁️ ☁️ #wondervalley #glamping #stormclouds #sunset #firepit #desrtvibes #joshuatreenationalpark

Sandstorm...live from Dome 2!!!

Batten down the hatches!!!!! Bomb cyclone desert edition. On days like this all you can do is sit back and appreciate the power of Mother Nature. Domes are still standing 🤣 #sandstorm #wondervalley #windstorm

The desert is always full of surprises. After 4 years living out here this is our first sighting of snow ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ #snowday #desertsnow #wondervalley #joshuatreenationalpark

We are always staring up at the stars or ahead at the sunset but the desert at our feet offers a world of colors and textures just waiting to be observed. Always stay grounded. #desertvibes #joshuatreenationalpark #dometent #wondervalley

I am unabashedly a slow and lazy riser. I usually take 30 mins to get out of bed and then moosey into the kitchen for some coffee. This morning however, a spectacular sunrise (yes these unfiltered pics are of a morning sunrise) had me flying out of bed to capture these glowing skies. #sunrise #sunrisephotography #sunriselover #glamping #desertsunrise #sunrise_sunset_photogroup #wonder valley #joshuatreenationalpark #glowingsky #skyonfire

Thanks to our wonderful guests #walterandjaya for sharing these amazing stargazing photos. As dark skies are threatened in our beloved community due to unscrupulous development its still a blessing to be able to look up and see the splendor of the stars. #stargazing #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatree #milkyway #glamping #domes #darkskies #wondervalley #desertvibes #stars #constellation #romanticescape #rurallife

As the temperatures rise we added a new cowboy tub to help cool you down. #cowboytub #sunrise #desertvibes #wondervalley #tubwithaview #summeronly

Our wonderful guest @ayushi_narain enjoying a moment in our MoonCatcher dome. #yoga #joshuatreenationalpark #glamping #wondervalley #desertview #dometent #geodesicdomes

Happy #pride🌈 month! At the Kosmic Tortoise, we celebrate safe accessible spaces where everyone can be who they are, celebrate love of self, partners and community without fear or judgement. #pride #pridemonth

After months of windstorms thanks again to @dimdwash760 for getting our domes "So Fresh and So Clean" for our guests! #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #desertvibes #geodesicdomes

Great photos from another wonderful guest @bwapayola

A golden sunrise in the golden state. #california #sunrise #highdesert #desertvibes #wondervalley #adventure #glamping #dometent #geodesicdome

Another amazing post from one of our guests @sabrina_nissa #joshuatreenationalpark #adventure #dometents #geodesicdome #stargazing #darksky #roadtrip #getaway #desertvibes

New post from on of our awesome guests. It was a pleasure having you!

Another great video from one of our guests @marmarrr13. #glamping #dometent #joshuatreenationalpark #desertvibes #romaticgetaway #adventure

And....exhale... #nature #sunrise #hammock #desertviews #goodmorning #glamping #breathe #horizon #wondervalley #freshair

Another amazing pic from @olivovisual capturing the star trails you can catch in our section of the desert. #startrails #stargazing #starchaser #astrophotography #desertsky #darksky #glamping

Enjoy a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise from bed like our wonderful gues @chelseamariahsoto #sunrise #dometent #desertvibes #morningcoffee #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #glamping

Now I can't guarantee that your cooking will be as delicious as our guest @gengsaruta but we strongly encourage you to try! #thekosmictortoise #grilling #picnic #glamping #joshuatree #wondervalley #thegoodlife #thegreatoutdoors

Two of our guest took the outdoor experience to a whole new level. Projector...check, wine...check, cozy fire...check, check, check. And yes, we do provide wine glasses! #glamping #firepit #romantic #romanticdinner #dometent

I am always in awe of the guests who visit the Kosmic Tortoise but @olivovisual blew us away with this astrophotography pic capturing the milky way above our domes! #milkyway #astrophotography #stargazing #darksky #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #dometent #geodesicdome #galaxy

Get cozy and enjoy the rain clouds in the distance!

Imagine yourself here!

Sometimes all you need is a bench and a place to rest your coffee in the morning.

Enjoy the warm cozy glow of the dome at night. #dometent #glamping #cozy #joshuatreenationalpark #camping #amazingviews #desertview #desertdome #dome

Imagine this morning's view from the hammock!!! #hammock #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #sunrise #glamping #morningviews

The Kosmic Tortoise dome tent is currently accepting bookings on hipcamp!! #hipcamp #joshuatreenationalpark glamping camping

Sit and enjoy the sunrise! #sunrise #kosmictortoise #joshuatreenationalpark #wondervalley #glamping #desertsky

Augsut 21st was a night to remember. The official "Blue Moon" illuminated our night sky. . . . #bluemoon #wondervalley #darksky #dometent #domestead #joshuatreenationalpark #adventure hiking #moon #skygazing #moonwatch #moongazing

Colorful and cozy! . . . #joshuatreenationalpark #joshuatree #glamping #bubbletent #dometent #hiking #adventure #relaxing

Morning sunrise from our MoonCatcher dome tent. . . . #dometent #wondervalley #glamping #joshuatree #geodesicdome #joshuatreenationalpark #hiking #hipcamp #sunrise #relax #adventure

Welcome to the Kosmic Tortoise glamping geodesic dome located in Wonder Valley, CA. Come join us and enjoy spectacular sunsets, epic sunrises, star filled nights all within a 20 minute drive from Joshua Tree National Park. . . . . . #joshuatree #joshuatreenationalpark #glamping #dometents #glamping #geodesicdome #tinyhouse #wondervalley #camping #desert #hiking #explore #desertsky #darksky #adventure #sunset #sunrise #getoutdoors