meteor shower san diego
The Orionid meteor shower is expected to put on a good show tonight into the predawn hours Wednesday, weather permitting. [1]
In the wee hours after midnight on Nov 17th, we will be entering the comet dust trails that give us the Leonids meteor shower. [2]
The Taurid Meteor Shower, featuring about 10-15 visible events per hour — as seen under clear, dark skies — peaks this year around Wednesday, November 4. [3]
“Flakes of comet dust hitting the atmosphere should give us dozens of meteors per hour,” said Bill Cooke of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office. [1]
Perseid meteor showers will peak tonight, 5 am my time, 2 am yours! [4]
Strega, thanks for posting…..a little more. [1]
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There are some photo tips and link for further reading. [...] That’s not to say our viewing will be a dud, just not in the middle of the dust stream that creates the meteors we see. [2]
The “shooting stars” develop when bits typically no larger than a pea, and mostly sand-grain-sized, vaporize in Earth’s upper atmosphere. [1]
If you’re a geek like me you’ll enjoy this. [4]
A spot that I’ve used before is up on Sunrise Hwy on a paved turnout that can hold maybe 20 cars. [2]
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If the business you’re looking for isn’t here, add it! [...] I’m going to go after the Star Trek party. [4]
Sources:
[1] Meteor Shower - Tues night, Oct 20/21 - San Diego Adventure …
[2] Leonid Meteor Shower Opportunity - The San Diego Photography …
[3] San Diego Reader | “The Taurid Meteor Shower” by Outdoor San …
[4] Meteor shower San Diego | Yelp