The Rover Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/20...er-tonight.html Meteor Shower Tuesday Night to Yield 80 Meteors an Hour? Ann Minard for National Geographic News Updated August 11, 2009 The Perseid meteor shower will have to fight it out with a bright moon for visibility this year, but astronomers are still predicting a dazzling show tonight. From any vantage point in the world, you might see more than 80 meteors an hour streak across the sky during the best viewing time, when the moon's glare will be weakest—late tonight and into the wee hours of tomorrow, local cloud and lighting conditions permitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMcLov1n Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 It's going to be cloudy here. Dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-meteor11-2008aug11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/20...er-tonight.html Meteor Shower Tuesday Night to Yield 80 Meteors an Hour? Ann Minard for National Geographic News Updated August 11, 2009 The Perseid meteor shower will have to fight it out with a bright moon for visibility this year, but astronomers are still predicting a dazzling show tonight. From any vantage point in the world, you might see more than 80 meteors an hour streak across the sky during the best viewing time, when the moon's glare will be weakest—late tonight and into the wee hours of tomorrow, local cloud and lighting conditions permitting. Putting the telescope on the deck now. Should be awesome as we have no lights in the area I live in:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan_S. Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 ⬆ Oooo lucky you, Deborah! I'm gonna try to gaze upward, even with all the streetlamps on! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 ⬆ Oooo lucky you, Deborah! I'm gonna try to gaze upward, even with all the streetlamps on! haha. Now we have clouds moving in so I hope I can still see this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reswati Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Seen at least 5 shooting stars, due to a cleared up sky in just half an hour. Enjoy the show everybody, and may all your good wishes come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Cloudy and rainy here now............Fingers crossed it's clearer tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 It's going to be cloudy here. Dammit. Same Here.... can almost set the calendar date.... Perseids = Cloud Cover for N. Texas ! ! http://www.intellicast.com/National/Satellite/Infrared.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderlyh Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 We thought about going into the mountains to see it, but it's too dang cloudy tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock N' Rollin' Man Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Cloudy here too...real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonzoLikeDrumer Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well we where socked in to. We do need the rain thou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Was absolutely clear here. Totally regret selling my Meade 8" LX200! Didn't see shit! Frickin Vegas lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deborah J Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Was absolutely clear here. Totally regret selling my Meade 8" LX200! Didn't see shit! Frickin Vegas lights! LOL-I am laughing with you. It had not rained here in 5 days, then last night a storm followed by clouds. I really wanted to see this. I love this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I saw a couple night before last. Didn't go to the mountains though. Just on coincidence though I was looking out just briefly that same night to see if there were light clouds or what and I saw a huge falling star. I don't think it was "with" the meteors but it was a huge glowing flash. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lena_Zep Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 It was cloudy here. I haven't seen any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I saw one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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