In 1933 and 1946, the meteor showers were intense. The one in '33 was said to rain down meteors like snowflakes and one observer estimated at maximum, 100 in 5 seconds. http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/1934PA.....42...44W
Last year was better than usual - it can be quite mild in some years.
I’m sure it will be overcast here. It’s ALWAYS overcast here during meteor showers. (MA)
Consider myself an expert...
Only the geminids and the perseids have ever been worthwhile for me.
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