Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Guide for New York
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One of the best opportunities for sky watching and time-lapse photography is right around the corner. The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12-13 above North American skies, and forecasters are expecting a lively show – about 80 meteors per hour during peak display!
Unlike last year’s showers, which were nearly ruined by exceedingly bright moonlight, the prospect of exceptional viewing conditions has made for a prime viewing experience thus far.
The meteor shower is the result of debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the largest known object to make repeated passes by the Earth. Although the Swift-Tuttle has not been observed by astronomers since 1992, the trail of meteors left by its debris has become known as the Perseids.
Also known as “The Tears of St. Laurence,” the meteor shower earned its second name because of the proximity of the commemoration for the Christian deacon’s death to the appearance of the shooting stars. The shower draws its common name from its close proximity to the “Double Star Cluster” of Perseus.
READ MORE: http://morichesdaily.com/2010/08/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-guide-york/
Unlike last year’s showers, which were nearly ruined by exceedingly bright moonlight, the prospect of exceptional viewing conditions has made for a prime viewing experience thus far.
The meteor shower is the result of debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the largest known object to make repeated passes by the Earth. Although the Swift-Tuttle has not been observed by astronomers since 1992, the trail of meteors left by its debris has become known as the Perseids.
Also known as “The Tears of St. Laurence,” the meteor shower earned its second name because of the proximity of the commemoration for the Christian deacon’s death to the appearance of the shooting stars. The shower draws its common name from its close proximity to the “Double Star Cluster” of Perseus.
READ MORE: http://morichesdaily.com/2010/08/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-guide-york/
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