Meteor Shower Lower 48 States US This Week

[Joey]

http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide

August 10/11, 11/12, and 12/13, 2012 Perseids

Meteors are typically best after midnight, but in 2012, with the moon rising into the predawn sky, you might want to watch in late evening as well. You can get moonrise times via this custom sunset calendar. As seen from around the world, the waning crescent moon will rise later on August 12 than on August 11, and, on the morning of August 13, although you’re slightly past the peak, the moon will rise later still. On any of those mornings, moonlight shouldn’t be so overwhelming as to ruin the show. Plus the moon on those mornings will be near the bright planets Venus and Jupiter in the eastern predawn sky. It’ll be a beautiful early morning scene. The Perseids are typically fast and bright meteors. They radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus the Hero. You don’t need to know Perseus to watch the shower because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky. The Perseids are considered by many people to be the year’s best shower, and often peak at 50 or more meteors per hour in a dark sky. The Perseids tend to strengthen in number as late night deepens into midnight, and typically produce the most meteors in the wee hours before dawn. These meteors are often bright and frequently leave persistent trains. Starting in late evening on the nights of August 10/11, 11/12 and 12/13. The Perseid meteors will streak across these short summer nights from late night until dawn, with only a little interference from the waning crescent moon. Plus the moon will be near the bright planets Venus and Jupiter in the eastern predawn sky.

[Joey]

I saw a meteor after the meeting tonight and thought maybe it was The Perseids .

[pinkpopcorn]

"I've seen it raining fire in the sky!"

John Denver

[retroHelen]

At last the endless rain has stopped and the Weather- man on TV says we have a clear night here over the weekend to view the Perseid Meteor shower/'shooting stars' - as well as little bats shooting through the air for moths around the garden!

[Joey]

It's been cloudy and raining ever here also,I'll check to see if they are visable.

[NSSewer]

Thank you so much Nancy! These are amazing! I love everything about the stars and the Heavens, always been mesmerized ever since I was named I supposed! I can't wait to see all the spectacular sky shows in the New World and others that perhaps Jehovah has yet to show us.

[hatcheckgirl]

I keep forgetting to set the alarm - after midnight is the best time, but the peak viewing period was a couple of nights ago.  Anyone else get to enjoy them this year?

http://qz.com/755844/how-to-watch-the-greatest-fireworks-show-of-your-life-the-perseid-meteor-shower/

[Miss Bea]

I was out on the deck last night to see what I could see. I saw ones with trials, and lots of little ones. I am going back out there tonight. A gravity chair, and, ultimately, lots of blankets. I wasn't prepared last night, and came in because of the cold. Jehovahs skies. Wondrous! 

[Friends just call me Ross]

8 hours ago, hatcheckgirl said:

I keep forgetting to set the alarm - after midnight is the best time, but the peak viewing period was a couple of nights ago.  Anyone else get to enjoy them this year?

http://qz.com/755844/how-to-watch-the-greatest-fireworks-show-of-your-life-the-perseid-meteor-shower/

I've been waiting, for weeks, to watch the show.

Alas, our skies have been overcast and will remain so for the entire peak performance.

Even the meteor cams, from Slooh and Nasa TV, have been a big let down.

I'll have to enjoy the meteor shower in my dreams, it seems.

Hope others have been enjoying the show, though.

[Miss Bea]

When I miss something special like this, I tell myself, "you have forever". And we do. 

[hatcheckgirl]

I'm in the wrong position! " People in southern Australia will not be able to see the shower because the point in the sky where the meteors come from will be below the horizon. " http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-12/how-to-best-see-the-perseid-meteor-shower-nasa/7699466

 

New System viewing for me then , and I don't need to set the alarm.

 

[Miss Bea]

1 hour ago, hatcheckgirl said:

I'm in the wrong position! " People in southern Australia will not be able to see the shower because the point in the sky where the meteors come from will be below the horizon. " http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-12/how-to-best-see-the-perseid-meteor-shower-nasa/7699466

 

New System viewing for me then , and I don't need to set the alarm.

 

I am sure your turn will come! 

[rocket]

2 hours ago, hatcheckgirl said:

I'm in the wrong position! " People in southern Australia will not be able to see the shower because the point in the sky where the meteors come from will be below the horizon. " http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-12/how-to-best-see-the-perseid-meteor-shower-nasa/7699466

 

New System viewing for me then , and I don't need to set the alarm.

 

 

I wonder how the Flat Earth knuckle heads explain that?  

[Miss Bea]

14 minutes ago, rocket said:

 

I wonder how the Flat Earth knuckle heads explain that?  

No problem. They can join their pointy  heads together with unnamed politicians, and I am sure a nifty explanation will spew forth!

[Old]

2 hours ago, rocket said:

 

I wonder how the Flat Earth knuckle heads explain that?  

I thought Aussies lived on the bottom side of the Flat Earth. Do I have that wrong?

Back to the drawing board.

[Old]

Still looks okay to me.

3 hours ago, rocket said:

 

I wonder how the Flat Earth knuckle heads explain that?  

 

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Edited August 13, 2016 by Old