Perseid Meteor Shower

[DevilsBrew]

Last night there was clear sky that wasn't seen for months. The same can't be said for tonight. I might have to do this...

http://www.space.com/19195-night-sky-planets-asteroids-webcasts.html

 

[Swedishchef]

Last night there was clear sky that wasn't seen for months. The same can't be said for tonight. I might have to do this...

http://www.space.com/19195-night-sky-planets-asteroids-webcasts.html

I saw quite a few lastnight. Clearest skies of the year!! Not a cloud to be seen and there's no light pollution where I live. Great viewing!

Andrew

 

[flyingcow]

saw a few about 3am. moon sets early in the night, makes for good viewing.

 

[Swedishchef]

I just saw one now and the sky still has some light!

 

[jharkin]

Just was outside, can't see any yet. Too much light pollution here. Going to take another look before bed.

 

[Swedishchef]

I saw one of the longest/biggest shooting stars of my life 2 nights ago. The burnout time took about 1.5 seconds..the trail remained visible for about 2 minutes. Would kinda be scary if it hit the ISS, no?

Andrew

 

[Lake Girl]

Saw 3 shooting stars on a trip back from Duluth around midnight on August 8th - same event ?

 

[jharkin]

Most likely. The shower last over a month I believe, the weekend of the 10th was the peak.