Perseid meteor shower to peak August 12

CNN.com ^ | 08/11/05 | Wil Milan

[StatenIsland]

Every August, when many people go vacationing in the country where skies are dark, the best-known meteor shower makes its appearance -- the Perseids.

In 2005, the Perseids are expected to reach their maximum on August 12. Peak activity is unfortunately predicted for the daylight hours across North America.

Sky watchers are thus encouraged to watch during the predawn hours of Friday, August 12 and again during the early morning hours of Saturday.

[StatenIsland]

For more, see http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2005/22jul_perseids2005.htm

[ntnychik]

Meteor Ping. Hope you can see them. It's a bit hazy here.

[potlatch]

Thanks, I'll make a note for us to look when the kids are here tomorrow night.

[WSGilcrest]

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