Meteors, traffic jeopardize Atlantis launch Oct 2, 2009
NASA in August 1993 delayed a Discovery launch attempt by a day to avoid the peak of an extra active Perseid meteor shower. Contact Halvorson at 639-0576 or. (Florida Today)
JIM DODSON: Fond Farewell Sweet August Aug 30, 2009
Networks now target mid-August for debuting their hippest offerings, thereby reducing a would-be stargazer's chances of witnessing the glorious Perseid meteor shower. For what it's worth, I actually saw a shooting star from the seat of my bike late one night last week on the island. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Perseids light up the sky (12) Aug 30, 2009
FACING NORTHEAST, this map shows Perseus, the constellation from which the the Perseid Meteor Shower appears to radiate ... Amateur astronomers and anyone who enjoys stargazing should plan to spend some time with eyes fixed toward the heavens this week, when the Perseid Meteor Shower will be most visible in North America. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Fishing: Listen for strikes on the surface in the dark Aug 30, 2009
In an hour and a half -- standing alone on the dock over black water that occasionally reflected the Perseid meteor shower streaking overhead -- I caught and released four largemouth bass, lost another fish and heard several more attacks at my lure somewhere out on the water ... In an hour and a half -- standing alone on the dock over black water that occasionally reflected the Perseid meteor shower streaking overhead -- I caught and released four largemouth bass, lost another fish and heard... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Summertime and the living is (un)easy Aug 17, 2009
At the Denver airport, I discovered that I was returning home at the moment of the annual Perseid meteor shower. So as soon as I had washed up my little plate and fork, I gathered a blanket and pillow and drove out north of Bismarck to an undisclosed meteor-viewing location and lay flat on my back on the prairie I love more than Paris, Alaska, Santorini, London or Montana. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Meteor shower tonight (78) Aug 16, 2009
(0) Meteor shower tonight Saturday, August 15, 2009 Every year in mid-August, the Perseid meteor shower peaks with a dazzling show of fiery falling stars. Often touted as one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids promise a great show and tonight, St. Francois State Park is the place to see it. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
LOOKING UP: Meteors raining down this week Aug 15, 2009
Around 50 meteors could be seen an hour under ideal conditions at the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Unfortunately this year we have the Last Quarter Moon rising around midnight on August 13. (Medfield Press, MA)
> read more Aug 14, 2009
The Perseid meteor shower has put on a fine show for millions of people over the last two nights Despite the interfering light from a last-quarter Moon, millions of people who rarely watch the sky came away entranced by spotting the occasional, graceful shooting stars, judging by news reports and internet chatter. This year's display even delivered the spike in activity expected to occur around 8h Universal Time (3 a.m. CDT; 1 a.m. PDT) on the morning of August 12th. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Chris Peterson Aug 14, 2009
This year saw an excellent Perseid meteor shower peak on the evening of Aug 11/12. Despite interference from the Moon, many fireballs were seen and recorded, and a predicted activity peak was confirmed. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Hello, ET? Web site sends texts into space Aug 13, 2009
Aug. 12: After making an appearance early Wednesday, the Perseid meteor shower continued to a lesser degree Wednesday night. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Perseid meteor shower lights up the sky Aug 13, 2009
Perseid meteor shower: Best sky show of year_English_Xinhua. Perseid meteor shower: Best sky show of year ... The Perseid meteor shower is sparked every August when the Earth passes through a stream of space debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. (Xinhuanet, China)
Another chance to catch Perseid meteor shower Aug 13, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysians who missed catching the peak of the Perseid meteor shower in the early hours this morning can catch the shower again after midnight tomorrow. Universiti Sains Malaysias Astronomy Atmospheric Science Unit lecturer Assoc Prof Dr Chong Hon Yew said the meteor shower would be at its best between 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Perseids: What They Are, How to Watch the Meteors, More Aug 13, 2009
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, and in the Northern Hemisphere the Perseids may be the best or at least most convenient meteor-watching event of the year (). So what's it all about. (National Geographic)
PERSEIDS PICTURES: Meteor Shower Streaks Across the Sky Aug 13, 2009
The Perseid meteor shower, like all meteor showers, happens when debris from a passing comet gets left behind in that object's orbit around the sun. When Earth passes through the debris, tiny particles get incinerated in our atmosphere. (National Geographic)
Meteor Shower Puts on a Show Aug 13, 2009
A Perseid meteor streaks across the sky during the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 11, 2009 in Vinton, Calif ... (CBS/AP) The annual Perseid meteor shower put on quite a show Tuesday night for stargazers from Europe to California. (CBS News)
Heavenly visions visible till Aug. 24 (photos) Aug 13, 2009
One astronomy event taking place tonight is the Perseid Meteor Shower, according to http://www. astronomy. (Medfield Press, MA)
Meteor show reaches dazzling peak Aug 13, 2009
Skygazers have observed a dazzling sky show, as the annual Perseid meteor shower reached its peak ... PERSEID METEOR SHOWER ... Are you getting ready to watch the Perseid meteor shower. (BBC News -- Science)
Star hazing: Clouds spoil meteor shower Aug 13, 2009
The annual Perseid meteor shower reached its peak in the early hours of Thursday morning. However, cloudy skies in the south meant some people were disappointed. (BBC News -- UK)
It's not too late to watch the Perseid meteor shower Aug 13, 2009
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Tweeting Shooting Stars: World's First Mass Participation Meteor Star Party Aug 12, 2009
The Perseid meteor shower is best observed with the naked eye. The meteors may appear anywhere in the sky in the northern hemisphere, but their bright trails will all point toward the constellation "Perseus." That's how the Perseid meteor shower got its name ... 12, 2008) August 12th will mark the annual maximum of the Perseid meteor shower. (Science Daily)
Eye On The Skies: Meteor Shower Tonight Aug 12, 2009
The Perseid meteor shower will take place in the northeastern skies and will continue throughout the night. KCRA 3 Weather Plus Chief Meteorologist said stargazers should find a dark location away from city lights. (KCRA 3, CA)
Annual meteor shower expected in mid-month Aug 12, 2009
The Perseid meteor shower takes place once every year. According to a news release, this year it is expected to have the highest number of shooting stars on the nights of August 11 through August 14. (FOX 11, AZ)
'Spectacular' Meteor Shower to Start Tonight Aug 12, 2009
The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show this week for those willing to get up in the wee hours of the morning and wait patiently for the shooting stars. In North America, the best time to watch will be between midnight to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, but late Tuesday night and also Wednesday night could prove fruitful, weather permitting. (Fox News)
Perseid meteor shower to light up sky tonight Aug 12, 2009
Area residents may get a chance to see the Perseid Meteor Shower, which will peak tonight, though a thunderstorm may end up ruining the view ... Though the annual Perseid Meteor Shower can include dozens of meteors per hour during its peak viewing time, the National Weather Service predicts that there will be isolated thunderstorms tonight through tomorrow morning ... The Perseid Meteor Shower occurs every year as Earth enters a stream of dusty debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, which is the... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Strong meteor shower expected tonight Aug 12, 2009
comBrian Emfinger photographed this early Perseid meteor shower fireball, with a smoke trail, from Ozark, Arkansas just after midnight on Sunday, July 26, 2009 ... The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show this week for those willing to get up in the wee hours of the morning and wait patiently for the shooting stars. (MSNBC -- Technology)
The Sky is Falling! Meteor Shower Tonight Aug 12, 2009
Perseid Meteor Shower 2009: Cosmic Show Tonight ... The Perseid meteor shower gets its name because the meteor trails all lead back to a point in the northern constellation Perseus. (ABC News)
Perseid meteor showers heading your way Aug 12, 2009
The light show, called the Perseid meteor shower, kicks off each year in late-July and increases in intensity, peaking a couple of weeks later. On a clear night in a dark sky "you should see dozens of meteors per hour," notes Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office. (Yahoo! Asia News)
This Week's Sky at a Glance Aug 11, 2009
The Perseid meteor shower peaks late tonight and tomorrow night. Light from the nearly last-quarter Moon poses some interference. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Meteor shower Aug 11, 2009
Perseids light up the sky. By Emily Charrier-BottsINDEX-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Meteors will light night sky Aug 11, 2009
The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak tonight and Wednesday night ... The Perseid meteor shower is a good one to catch because it is fairly bright and takes place during warm weather, Dr. Senn said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Skywatchers set for meteor shower Aug 11, 2009
Skygazers are getting ready to watch the annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Wednesday ... Are you getting ready to watch the Perseid meteor shower. (BBC News)
Stargazers urged to share pictures of Perseid meteor shower Aug 11, 2009
Budding astronomers are being urged to take part in the first "Twitter Meteorwatch" by sending in their pictures of the Perseid meteor shower ... Are you getting ready to watch the Perseid meteor shower. (BBC News -- UK)
Perseid Meteor Shower to Yield 80 Meteors an Hour? Aug 11, 2009
Perseid Meteor Shower to Yield 80 Meteors an Hour ... Perseid Meteor Shower to Yield 80 Meteors an Hour ... The Perseid meteor shower will have to fight it out with a bright moon for visibility this year, but astronomers are still predicting a dazzling show. (National Geographic)
Perseid meteor shower might dazzle Aug 8, 2009
The phenomenon, known as the Perseid meteor shower, occurs at mid-August and is caused by falling debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
• Outdoor country Aug 6, 2009
Every summer, the Perseid Meteor Shower streaks across the sky, putting on a show of about one per minute at the peak. The Environmental Resource Center in Ketchum invites you to join other families Aug. 14-15 to count shooting stars and to sleep beneath them. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
What to look for in the sky in August Jul 30, 2009
Aug. skywatch: Perseid meteor shower ... Aug. skywatch: Perseid meteor shower ... The Perseid meteor shower is generally one of the brightest and most reliable annual showers. (AZCentral -- Travel)
