« previous next »
  Go Down

Author Topic: The Perseid meteor shower  (Read 1685 times)

Offline Conrad

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5822
  • Country: us
The Perseid meteor shower
« on: August 11, 2013, 06:30:41 AM »
http://spaceweather.com/

The Perseid meteor shower is intensifying as Earth moves deeper into the debris stream of parent comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. International observers are reporting as many as 30 Perseids per hour from dark sky sites, a rate which could triple on August 12-13 when the shower peaks. The best time to look is during the dark hours between local midnight and sunrise.
Logged
Northern Illinois   Silverdammit '08 C-14 ABS

"Don't bother me with facts, Son. I've already made up my mind." -Foghorn Leghorn

Offline VirginiaJim

  • Administrator
  • Elite Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11337
  • Country: england
  • I've forgotten more than I'll ever know...
    • Kawasaki 1400GTR
Re: The Perseid meteor shower
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2013, 11:31:54 AM »
Thanks!
Logged
"LOCTITE®"  The original thread locker...  #11  2020 Indian Roadmaster, ABS, Cruise control, heated grips and seats/w/AC 46 Monitoring with cutting edge technology U.N.I.T is Back! Member in good standing with the Knights of MEH.

Offline Rhino

  • Arena
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3963
  • Country: us
Re: The Perseid meteor shower
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2013, 05:13:55 PM »
Nothin but cloudy skies for that last 2 weeks. Tonight is no exception. :(
Logged

Offline CIG4R

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 61
Re: The Perseid meteor shower
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2013, 09:22:15 PM »
Had a good view on one entering, Saturday night about 9:30 cst from here in northern Alabama.
Logged

Offline ManWorkinghere

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 204
  • Country: us
  • 2001 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000A
    • Avatar database
Re: The Perseid meteor shower
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2013, 11:06:31 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on August 11, 2013, 06:30:41 AM
http://spaceweather.com/

Tonight's the night to get out and lie in the Hammock looking for meteors. 
Logged
after 2012 Rallybefore 2012 RallyCOG#9292:-)

Offline Conrad

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5822
  • Country: us
Re: The Perseid meteor shower
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2013, 11:07:46 AM »
Quote from: ManWorkinghere on August 12, 2013, 11:06:31 AM
Tonight's the night to get out and lie in the Hammock looking for meteors. 

I just wish that they would schedule things like this so that they happen on the weekend nights.    ;)
Logged
Northern Illinois   Silverdammit '08 C-14 ABS

"Don't bother me with facts, Son. I've already made up my mind." -Foghorn Leghorn
  Go Up
« previous next »