[meteorite-list] Perseids Tonight

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Dear Listees:

A reminder for skywatchers and night owls that the annual Perseids 
meteor shower is expected to peak late tonight/early tomorrow morning.

 From UtahSkies.org:

Time for the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. The event has been going on 
for a couple of weeks already as skywatchers have seen a dramatic rise 
in meteor counts. Well, you ain't seen nothing yet. The Perseid's peak 
very early on Friday morning (8/12). Highest counts are expected 
between midnight and first light (5am). If you're under dark, clear 
skies, you could expect to see upwards of 100 meteors per hour for a 
while.

More info: 
http://www.utahskies.org/solarsystem/meteors/perseids/index.html


We've been experiencing heavy rain and storms for several days in 
Tucson. Hoping for clear skies tonight.


Regards to all,

Geoff N.