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Leonid Meteor Shower

Friday, November 16, 2012

Where Will You Watch the Leonid Meteor Shower?

The Leonid meteor shower will peak on Nov. 17 and Nov. 20.

Keep your eyes on the sky during the pre-dawn hours of Nov. 17-20, because that's when the famous Leonid meteor shower is expected to peak. These meteors are fast (about 40 miles per second) and can leave trails of smoke, according to Astronomy.com. They will appear to radiate from the constellation Leo the Lion and can vary in color. "Many Leonids are also bright. Usually, the meteors are white or bluish-white, but in recent years some observers reported yellow-pink and copper-colored ones," according to Astronomy.com.  Where are good places in Hatboro and Horsham to watch? Will you be participating in watching parties at public parks? Tell us in the comments. Here's one of the 10 coolest things to know about the Leonids, from Space.com…

Monday, November 12, 2012

'Tis the Season ... For Meteor Showers Hitting Earth!

Look to the skies for some stunning light displays November and December, starting tonight, Nov. 12, with the Taurid Meteor Shower.

As you do your Christmas shopping and plan feasts for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, cast your eyes upon the universe's natural fireworks.  Astronomers anticipate three meteor showers from today, Nov. 12, through December.  Nov. 12: Taurid Meteor Shower Nov. 17: Leonid Meteor Shower Dec. 13: Geminid Meteor Shower Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets (if it's dry) and enjoy the light show in the sky.  Share your tips for photographing the showers. Tell us your favorite places to sneak off to view the skies. 

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