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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Dec 13, 2007, 14:54:05

Title: Geminids warm up for annual light show
Post by: Rick on Dec 13, 2007, 14:54:05
This year's Geminid meteor shower looks set to be a good 'un for European stargazers, with hopefully clear skies coupled with a slim waxing crescent Moon offering ideal conditions for the lightshow.

According to New Scientist, the Geminids should peak at around 1745 GMT tomorrow. Observers in Asia are advised to look skywards during the night of 14-15 December, while those in North and South America, although the peak occurs during daylight, should get "a few dozen meteors per hour" just before dawn tomorrow.

More: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/12/13/geminids_lightshow/
Title: Re: Geminids warm up for annual light show
Post by: Ian on Dec 13, 2007, 15:02:08
and guess what the weather forecast has to say about it...    :roll:
Title: Re: Geminids warm up for annual light show
Post by: Rick on Dec 13, 2007, 16:30:45
The BBC had a spot about the Geminids with Patrick Moore on the Today programme this morning. If that doesn't guarantee 100% cloud cover and 100% humidity...
Title: Re: Geminids warm up for annual light show
Post by: Mike on Dec 13, 2007, 16:33:46
According to weather.co.uk Friday night is partly cloudy and Saturday night is clear - So fingers crossed !!