Geminid Meteor Shower - Spectacular

[JohnZ]

The earth is now entering the path of the Geminids and 2007 is expected to be a spectacular year for this meteor shower. Peak viewing for meteors is expected Dec 13 at about 2AM ET which is abouth zenith.....but the meteors can now be seen at about 20 - 30 per hour. At peak viewing time it is expected that you could see over 120 meteors per hour.

Look east to north east after 8PM. The radiant eminates from Gemini and will gradually move from the horizon to directly overhead in about 5 hours. No moon tonight and on Dec 13, the moon will be at fat crescent which should make for good viewing, weather permitting.

If we're lucky, we might see a few "earth grazers" on the 13th.....long streaks across the entire sky.

Thought I give y'all a "heads up"....pun intended. Enjoy.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi JohnZ.

We would love to see the Meteor Shower. Every time we have one the nights are cloudy. Wish you could do something about that.

Thanks for posting the info though.

Hyacinth Bucket

[redwitch]

Thanks for the reminder! We used to lay out sleeping bags and watch the Perseid Showers in California. It was such a fun thing to do.

Wonder if we'd get in trouble for laying out here to watch since there really aren't back yards?

[F16 1UB]

Hmmm no problem being awake & outside at O'Dark30 to watch meteor shower thanks to ms "Take me outside now" Sadie. Always loved it too standing on the bow of a cruise ship at night. Most always see something streaking thru the atmosphere. Try it the next time you're on one.

F16

[Donna]

So glad I decided to read this post, or I would have missed it...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/ufosmiley.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Please make sure if you peeps don''t hear from me, you come looking..http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/freezinsmile2.gif (http://www.millan.net)

I might be buried in the nor'easter expected this weekend...
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[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Donna,

Will you have clear skies for the meteor shower? I do not think we will - clouds.

Early predictions for our area are the usual - sleet and up to 8 inches of snow.

Hope you have a better weather prediction than we have.

Hyacinth Bucket

[Taltarzac]

Thanks, JohnZ for the reminder. Unless I am having a sleepless night, I am hardly ever up a 2am though not even on New Year's Eve.

[Donna]

Hi Donna,

Will you have clear skies for the meteor shower? I do not think we will - clouds.

Early predictions for our area are the usual - sleet and up to 8 inches of snow.

Hope you have a better weather prediction than we have.

Hyacinth Bucket


Winter Storm Watch issued for Poconos/Northeast New Jersey

Snow and sleet are predicted to start after the Thursday morning commute and continue into Thursday night. Up to a foot of snow possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Preliminary prediction is three to six inches arriving Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. All of Pennsylvania and New England will be blanketed.

The snow will be here to stay at least into next week.

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[Taltarzac]

Winter Storm Watch issued for Poconos/Northeast New Jersey
Snow and sleet are predicted to start after the Thursday morning commute and continue into Thursday night. Up to six inches of snow possible, according to the National Weather Service. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/crysmiley1.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/gaah.gif (http://www.millan.net)





Hate sleet unless it is watching it from a window near a warm fireplace with someone who is good to snuggle with, miss the snow at times though.

Like you smileys!! :bigthumbsup:

[Donna]

Thanks Tal..This weather calls for a Valium Drip....http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/panicsmiley.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[nONIE]

OH NO DONNA,
just read your post (weather forcast) I will order my drip immediately. Can you give me some ideas on what to do while being a shut in? baking cookies is not my thing! :cus:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi JohnZ,

Will you post reminders next year about the meteor showers? Missed it this year due to snow.

Thanks,

Hyacinth Bucket

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