Perseid Meteor Shower 2004

Where can I find information on viewing potential, including dates,
times, and location (will it be visible from the San Francisco area)?

I think it's August 11 and 12 before dawn, but I'm not sure.

Any help?

Thank you,

Marty

Hi

Check out this web page, it has all the information that you need.

http://comets.amsmeteors.org/

Alistair
http://www.geocities.com/the_150mm_reflector

"Marty" wrote in message
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Where can I find information on viewing potential, including dates,
times, and location (will it be visible from the San Francisco area)?

I think it's August 11 and 12 before dawn, but I'm not sure.

Any help?

Thank you,

Marty

"Marty" wrote in message m...
Where can I find information on viewing potential, including dates,
times, and location (will it be visible from the San Francisco area)?

I think it's August 11 and 12 before dawn, but I'm not sure.

That's correct. The shower peaks after midnight and before
dawn on August 12th, although the shower runs more than one
night. Best viewing times with the Perseids (and most meteor
showers) is after local midnight.

The moon will be 17% of full in this year's Perseid shower, so
viewing should be very good (the moon doesn't even rise in the
SF area until 1:51AM on Aug. 12th). But get at least 40-50
miles away from major urban areas to avoid light pollution.
Here's a list of good viewing locations in the bay area:
http://observers.org/sites/

Just FYI, this year's Geminids (December 13th) should be as
good or possibly even better than the Perseids. The moon will
be just 4% of full and sets less than two hours after sunset!

Rick

Rick wrote:
"Marty" wrote in message m...

Where can I find information on viewing potential, including dates,
times, and location (will it be visible from the San Francisco area)?

I think it's August 11 and 12 before dawn, but I'm not sure.


That's correct. The shower peaks after midnight and before
dawn on August 12th, although the shower runs more than one
night. Best viewing times with the Perseids (and most meteor
showers) is after local midnight.

The moon will be 17% of full in this year's Perseid shower, so
viewing should be very good (the moon doesn't even rise in the
SF area until 1:51AM on Aug. 12th). But get at least 40-50
miles away from major urban areas to avoid light pollution.
Here's a list of good viewing locations in the bay area:
http://observers.org/sites/

Just FYI, this year's Geminids (December 13th) should be as
good or possibly even better than the Perseids. The moon will
be just 4% of full and sets less than two hours after sunset!

Rick




Thanks for confirming the date and the obs site link.

Marty