The Perseid meteor shower
08-11-2005, 09:50 AM
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The Perseid meteor shower
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Alright, I am a little confused when I was reading the damn article... So when the hell is he best time to see?
Aug 11 11:20PM to Aug 12 4:30AM
or
Aug 12 11:20PM to Aug 13 4:30AM?
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Alright, I am a little confused when I was reading the damn article... So when the hell is he best time to see?
Aug 11 11:20PM to Aug 12 4:30AM
Originally Posted by msnbc.msn.com
Observers will be favored by an absence of bright moonlight during these intervals. At midnorthern latitudes, moonset occurs on the evening of Aug. 11 at around 11-p.m. local daylight time and around 11:20 p.m. the following night. Since dawn doesn’t break until around 4:30 a.m.
Aug 12 11:20PM to Aug 13 4:30AM?
Originally Posted by msnbc.msn.com
Skywatchers are thus encouraged to watch during the predawn hours of Friday, Aug. 12 and again during the early morning hours of Saturday.
08-11-2005, 10:17 AM
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So when is the peak? As I posted in my first post, I am looking for the best time to watch it. Is it Friday morning or Saturday morning?
Originally Posted by Angry the Clown
Watch during the pre-dawn hours of Friday & Saturday morning. Thats how I read it.
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08-11-2005, 10:31 AM
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From the website: "In 2005, the Perseids are expected to reach their maximum on Aug. 12. Peak activity is unfortunately predicted for the daylight hours across North America. Skywatchers are thus encouraged to watch during the predawn hours of Friday, Aug. 12 and again during the early morning hours of Saturday."
Tomorrow morning will probably be the best before sunrise. The conclusion of the 'best viewing time' will be Saturday morning. Either way, I am sure you should have a good show, if for no other reason than going for the adventure. Good luck for whenever you try viewing!
Tomorrow morning will probably be the best before sunrise. The conclusion of the 'best viewing time' will be Saturday morning. Either way, I am sure you should have a good show, if for no other reason than going for the adventure. Good luck for whenever you try viewing!
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