"Keep looking up!" -- Jack Horkheimer
Tonight's the night—Nov 18th. This is the peak time at which to view the annual Leonids. Here on the U.S. east coast, a bustling 30 minute window of activity is predicted to occur starting at 11:30 pm, with diminishing sitings before and after. The streaks should be coming from the east, emanating from the constellation Leo and the planet Saturn, which unfortunately will be close to the horizon. Jack Horkheimer has a really nice video (.rm) about it, although he states Nov. 19 @ 3 am as the best viewing time; perhaps he's from Europe. The great thing about the shower is that it's a new moon or that is, no moon, so the skies will be dark and won't be polluted with moonlight.
Check it out. Remember, it's a free show and you don't even have to pay for parking. Plus, y'know, it sets the stage for a nice romantic makeout session.
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Nov 18, 11:21 PM. Wouldn't you know it, but the sky's littered with clouds. A whole blanket of 'em covering the stars. Oh well, so much for the show. Better luck next year. :-(
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