Leonid meteor shower this weekend

[MargeInCharge]

The annual Leonid meteor shower could produce a strong outburst this weekend for residents of eastern North America and Western Europe.

Looks like the weather might cooperate too.

 

[Agee]

Nice, caught a bit of the show last year!

 

[Vince]

Guess I can sit out on my deck with a blanket, chair, and some cognac tomorrow night and watch the fireworks.

 

[jwwb2000]

Tomorrow night might be a good night for a little bon fire.....

 

[ylexot]

Might have to give star trails a shot...

 

[chernmax]

Great catch, forwarded the link to my family and friends and one or two enemies...

 

[CMC122]

I should have applied for a permit to go to PLO to watch it

 

[jazz lady]

The annual Leonid meteor shower could produce a strong outburst this weekend for residents of eastern North America and Western Europe.

Looks like the weather might cooperate too.

The show has already started. Last night was perfect for star gazing. I saw several shooting stars last night.

 

[CMC122]

The show has already started. Last night was perfect for star gazing. I saw several shooting stars last night.

We saw one 2 nights ago when we were out smoking. I thought it was gonna land in our backyard

 

[jazz lady]

We saw one 2 nights ago when we were out smoking. I thought it was gonna land in our backyard

I stopped at the end of my driveway last night around 9 or so to get the mail and one streaked overhead. I could hardly believe how crystal clear the sky was nor how close the dang thing looked. I was getting ready to duck.

 

[CMC122]

I stopped at the end of my driveway last night around 9 or so to get the mail and one streaked overhead. I could hardly believe how crystal clear the sky was nor how close the dang thing looked. I was getting ready to duck.

Dang, my camera's didn't catch that uhhh I mean, Wow!

 

[Angel]

I cannot wait for the Leonid meteor shower!! I never miss it as long as the weather permits.

 

[MargeInCharge]

Bummer. Peak was supposed to be from 11:45 PM til 1:30 AM, and I was outside for about a half an hour, but there is so much cloud cover it's hard to see anything. I did manage to see a couple, though, small ones. Anyone else seeing them?

 

[FireBrand]

Bummer. Peak was supposed to be from 11:45 PM til 1:30 AM, and I was outside for about a half an hour, but there is so much cloud cover it's hard to see anything. I did manage to see a couple, though, small ones. Anyone else seeing them?

Yup, on the back of my eyelids....

 

[chernmax]

Bummer. Peak was supposed to be from 11:45 PM til 1:30 AM, and I was outside for about a half an hour, but there is so much cloud cover it's hard to see anything. I did manage to see a couple, though, small ones. Anyone else seeing them?

Disappointed also, I placed a blanket and chairs outside, dressed warm with my daughter and clouds.... Sad...

 

[MargeInCharge]

Disappointed also, I placed a blanket and chairs outside, dressed warm with my daughter and clouds.... Sad...

Aww too bad she didn't get to see a good show. The nice thing is that it was quiet and peaceful out there while watching.

 

[Kyle]

They're getting closer....

<img src="http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/images/060715lebanon.jpg"/>

 

[Angel]

Bummer. Peak was supposed to be from 11:45 PM til 1:30 AM, and I was outside for about a half an hour, but there is so much cloud cover it's hard to see anything. I did manage to see a couple, though, small ones. Anyone else seeing them?

I stayed up till midnight to see it and checked the sky at both 10:30 and then again at 11:00 to make sure there were no clouds (no point in me staying up for nothing) and the sky was crystal clear and beautiful both times I checked... As soon as that thing was supposed to start full force (around 11:45) the clouds blocked my view as well.

 

[Agee]

Had no idea the chunks had so much impact... It was suppose to be chips and pieces!

Good on ya Kyle!

 

[jazz lady]

Bummer. Peak was supposed to be from 11:45 PM til 1:30 AM, and I was outside for about a half an hour, but there is so much cloud cover it's hard to see anything. I did manage to see a couple, though, small ones. Anyone else seeing them?

I've seen a few over the past few days. Like you I was disappointed at the cloud cover Saturday night although I did see some through breaks the clouds.