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In 2008, the Perseids are expected to reach their maximum on Aug. 12. The exact time of maximum should be about 7:00 a.m. EDT (1100 GMT) Aug. 12, according to Margaret Campbell-Brown and Peter Brown in the 2008 Observer's Handbook of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. If so, the timing is very good for meteor watchers observing before dawn in North America, especially in the western states. And that morning, the waxing gibbous moon sets around 1:30 a.m. local daylight saving time, leaving a dark sky for the next 3 hours. Take full advantage of that moonless period. Next year, a last quarter moon will illuminate the after-midnight sky with its light and will hinder observation of the Perseids. link

Look toward the "Double Star Cluster" in the constellation Perseus during the early morning hours. You can actually see them for two more weeks after the shower peaks tonight so keep an eye out for them.

Special fireworks for ya GW if ya can see 'em. I'm gonna try to see 'em from here.
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I was working on a deadline, and honestly forgot to step outside to look after reading about them here about 11PM. Did anyone get a gander at them?

I've seen them before on the NewEngland shore and they can be exhilirating.
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January 20, 2009 - The End of an Error

I looked,and looked,and looked(moving around to different places.) All that and I never saw a thing.
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I fell asleep early and missed it too. Then it clouded up and rained.

They will be around for the next couple of weeks so I'm still gonna keep my eyes open.
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