The "Perseid Shower" THIS year...

ApS · 08-02-2026, 02:06 PM

Look for it on August 12th.

Mark it on your calendar and ask your neighbors to turn out their exterior lights...

webmaster · 08-02-2026, 02:28 PM

…and this on August 5th:

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/3...nar-impact.htm

It’s possible that the plume could be 50 miles high and visible from earth…
or not.

bigdog · 08-02-2026, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApS

Look for it on August 12th.

Mark it on your calendar and ask your neighbors to turn out their exterior lights...

What is the best view (direction) in the sky to look at this meteor showers, and best time of night ?

Thanks !

BroadHopper · 08-03-2026, 09:21 AM

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