James-M Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 (edited) I got told that there was meant to be a meteor shower tonight. Does anyone know if there is, because i'm not totally sure. Thanks Edited November 17, 2005 by trials pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 I got told that there was meant to be a meteor shower tonight. Does anyone know if there is, because i'm not totally sure. Thanks I would'nt have thought so or it would have been all over the news etc. But i'll have a look on a few webpages and get back to you! hoot :( When most people hear through the news media of an impending meteor shower, likely their first impression is of a sky filled with shooting stars pouring down through the sky like rain. Such meteor storms have indeed occurred with the November Leonids, such as in 1833 and 1966 when meteor rates of tens of thousands per hour were observed. In more recent years, most notably 1999, 2001 and 2002, lesser Leonid displays of up to a few thousand meteors per hour took place. Those recent Leonid showers – and their accompanying hype – are still fresh in the minds of many. So it is important to stress here at the outset that any suggestion of a spectacular meteor display in 2005 is, to put it mildly, overly optimistic. In fact, this year's Leonids, scheduled to peak on the morning of Nov. 17, are likely to be a big disappointment, partly because of the expected lack of any significant activity, but mainly because of the Moon which will be just past full, flooding the sky with its bright light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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