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The Geminid Meteor Shower

by myob
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The Geminid meteor shower will be seen in the whole sky, so it doesn't really matter which way you're pointed. If you look straight at the radiant, you'll see meteors coming directly toward you, bright but with short trails. Look the opposite way, and you'll see lots of long meteors moving away.

Unusual meteor shower set to light up the sky
  • Profile picture of the author ThomM
    Interesting Paul.
    I saw a shooting star last night that was a little different from what I've seen in the past.
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    • Profile picture of the author myob
      Originally Posted by ThomM View Post

      Interesting Paul.
      I saw a shooting star last night that was a little different from what I've seen in the past.
      It's about the right time of the year. We'll be hearing jingle bells soon.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
    Is it just me, or was the following more confusing than it had to be?

    The shower should peak around 5am GMT on the morning of the 14th, corresponding to midnight EST and on the 13th at 9pm PST
    Could somebody please translate? I haven't had enough coffee yet.

    Sounds like it will be worth watching.

    The Perseids a few months ago were pretty good, too.

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    • Profile picture of the author Kurt
      Originally Posted by Michael Oksa View Post

      Is it just me, or was the following more confusing than it had to be?



      Could somebody please translate? I haven't had enough coffee yet.

      Sounds like it will be worth watching.

      The Perseids a few months ago were pretty good, too.

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    • Profile picture of the author Thomas
      Originally Posted by Michael Oksa View Post

      Is it just me, or was the following more confusing than it had to be?



      Could somebody please translate? I haven't had enough coffee yet.

      Sounds like it will be worth watching.

      The Perseids a few months ago were pretty good, too.

      ~Michael
      About 11 o'clock tonight WST (Wisconsin Standard Time)
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Wouldn't you know it - the skies out here in ID have a lot of clearing to do before I see anything. I remember back in 98 when a shower came through that was supposed to be the strongest in almost forever -- and the sky completely clouded over and we couldn't see a thing.

    Still plenty of time for it to clear up today. Since it's been cloudy 3 days running, we stand a good chance of squeezing some bare sky this time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
    So...
    The shower should peak around 5am GMT on the morning of the 14th, corresponding to midnight EST and on the 13th at 9pm PST
    Could be re-written to say...
    The shower should peak around 5am GMT on the morning of the 14th, corresponding to midnight EST and 9pm PST on the night of the 13th.
    Here's hoping for clear skies.

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    • Profile picture of the author myob
      For those who got socked in or just couldn't get out to see it, here's a little treat for you:

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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        What a bummer - I have a great telescope - and the fog is thick as pea soup tonight. Poopers.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Never cleared up here either, Kay. I just went out and shoveled a sidewalk hoping to get a glimpse or two. Oh well - the sidewalk is clear even if the sky isn't.
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      Holy Cow, I just watched some of the biggest streakers I've ever seen in this shower.

      Watched it for about 45 minutes and they just kept coming.

      Totally awsome display....

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  • Profile picture of the author Thomas
    Dammit... I deliberately got up at 5 a.m. to see them and it was cloudy. Couldn't see a thing, and then couldn't get back to sleep, and am now walking about like a bleary-eyed zombie.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Oksa
    Totally cloudy here, too.
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