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Leonid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight

Started by sky otter, November 17, 2013, 12:59:13 AM

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sky otter


well we have been cloudy  for the last nights..so this may be the only way i get to see it
oh well at least i'll be warm




http://www.space.com/23618-leonid-meteor-shower-peak-webcasts.html

See the Leonid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight in NASA Webcastby
Tia Ghose, Staff Writer   |   November 16, 2013 09:42am ET





The annual Leonid meteor shower will be at its best tonight, but don't fret if cloudy skies ruin your view: NASA will webcast the celestial fireworks show live online.

The Leonid meteor shower will peak overnight Saturday and early Sunday (Nov. 16 and 17) and is typically one of the most dependable meteor displays of the year. Astronomers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center will provide a live views of the night sky over Huntsville, Ala., beginning at nightfall.

You can watch the Leonid meteor shower webcast here, courtesy of NASA MSFC. This year, the bright moon may interfere with the meteor display, scientists say. [Gallery: Most Amazing Leonid Shower Photos]



Learn why famous meteor showers like the Perseids and Leonids occur every year [See the Full Infographic Here].
Credit: Karl Tate, SPACE.com contributor"Unfortunately the full moon in the sky