Leonid Watch!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

In the 2004 Observer’s Handbook of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, meteor experts Margaret Campbell-Brown and Peter Brown, indicate that this year’s peak activity should occur on the morning of Nov. 17.

They cite 9:00 GMT, which corresponds to 4 a.m. EST and 1 a.m. PST. This is the moment when the Earth will be passing closest to the orbit of the long-departed comet, and when our planet seemingly is most likely to encounter some residual comet material. This time is highly favorable for North Americans, especially those in the eastern United States and eastern Canada.

http://www.space.com/spacewatch/041112_leonid_meteors.html

[Cadfael]

1. Figures...

nothing but clouds, clouds, and more clouds forecast for the next 5 days here :(

[GoddessOfGuinness]

3. bummeronies...

:(

[Bill McBlueState]

2. Leonids in 2001

The Leonids in 2001 were amazing. My wife and I watched from Western Massachusetts. We stayed up until sunrise.

The storm peaked around 4:30 am, with several meteors per minute. I don't think we'll have anything like that this year, but I still think it's worth hopping out of bed.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

4. At least the moon isn't full

I hope it doesn't cloud over here.....