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| Topic: a GREAT Meteor shower tonight! | |
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August 12, 2009 Perseids And when we say August 12, we mean that morning … not that night. These typically fast and bright meteors radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus, and, like all meteors in annual showers, they cover a large part of the sky. The Perseids are considered by many people to be the year’s best shower when the moon is out of the way during the shower’s peak. Unfortunately, this year’s moon is not totally out of the way during the Perseids. The slightly waning gibbous moon rises around midnight – just as the Perseids start to pick up steam. Nonetheless, you should be able to catch some Perseid meteors before moonrise – and even after . The Perseids tend to strengthen in number as midnight ebbs toward dawn. Although not a favorable year, these meteors are often bright and frequently leave persistent trains. What’s more, enhanced activity may be in the works, so perhaps enough brighter meteors can overcome the moonlit glare to make this year’s production worthwhile. From late night on Tuesday, August 11 till dawn on Wednsday, August 12, a decent sprinkling of Perseid meteors may adorn this summer night, despite the pesky moon. Lie back and watch meteors until dawn’s light washes the stars, moon and planets from the sky. This is the meteor shower that inspired John Denver to write Colorado Rocky Mountain High!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG4O5f_fKgo |
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It's a little cloudy here, hopefully it clears up.
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oops..I did not see the other thread...and I even went looking! dang it.. my apologies for starting another one... |
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It's a little cloudy here, hopefully it clears up. if the clouds are thinning, you can sometimes see the tails anyway..this is generally a pretty bright shower... I am heading out pretty quick... |
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The Perseids shower inspired John Denver to write "Rocky Mountain High"? I thought it was from his apparent love of ganja that was his inspiration for the song!
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I heard that he was born in the summer of his 27th year and went home to a place he never been before
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nothing going on in northern Michigan
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nothing going on in northern Michigan
I can see some activity out over the lake! I think I will go out about 2AM...that is when I have seen the most activity over the lake... and yes, this was the meteor shower that inspired him...now, he may or may not have been one toke over the line...which may have had some implications for copyright issues.... 
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August 12, 2009 Perseids And when we say August 12, we mean that morning … not that night. These typically fast and bright meteors radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus, and, like all meteors in annual showers, they cover a large part of the sky. The Perseids are considered by many people to be the year’s best shower when the moon is out of the way during the shower’s peak. Unfortunately, this year’s moon is not totally out of the way during the Perseids. The slightly waning gibbous moon rises around midnight – just as the Perseids start to pick up steam. Nonetheless, you should be able to catch some Perseid meteors before moonrise – and even after . The Perseids tend to strengthen in number as midnight ebbs toward dawn. Although not a favorable year, these meteors are often bright and frequently leave persistent trains. What’s more, enhanced activity may be in the works, so perhaps enough brighter meteors can overcome the moonlit glare to make this year’s production worthwhile. From late night on Tuesday, August 11 till dawn on Wednsday, August 12, a decent sprinkling of Perseid meteors may adorn this summer night, despite the pesky moon. Lie back and watch meteors until dawn’s light washes the stars, moon and planets from the sky. This is the meteor shower that inspired John Denver to write Colorado Rocky Mountain High!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG4O5f_fKgo Thanks for the link to that song! my daughter is going to watch all the showers. 
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I heard that he was born in the summer of his 27th year and went home to a place he never been before Now he walks in quiet solitude the forests and the streams Seeking grace in every step he takes |
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yanno they say that he got crazy once and tried to touch the sky
but I've seen it raining fire in the sky The shadows from the starlight are softer than a lullabye. |
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did not see anything in east texas...
felt mosquitoes though.... |
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i saw some at 4am it was way cool
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Aaahhh meteors...UFOs' boring cousin...
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Dang, I missed it!
 And I'm ALWAYS up at that time of the morning!
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There's a couple of meteor showers per year Keith, I'll consult the books and let you know when the next one is, they're pretty breathtaking!!
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Deb, I would give my right testicle to be able to sit on the shores of the lake by Enchantment and watch them with you!
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Cool beans, Andy! Thanks!
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