Its quite amazing how a combination of space rock and our atmosphere can paint such beautiful streaks of bright light across the sky. This weekend, we are treated once again to another celestial event. The Leonid Meteor Shower is not the most impressive show of the year, but still a sight to see.
Space dust and rock that the atmosphere passes though creates the vivid bright lights which are the debris from a comet known as 55P/Temple-Tuttle. When you look up in the sky tonight and very early tomorrow, gaze your eyes towards the constellations of Leo and the Big Dipper.
Weather wise, it will be a clear/cool night with very little light interference from a 13% full, waxing crescent moon. Approximately 10-15 meteors per hour will fly overhead just before dawn tomorrow (Saturday).
Following this, will be the much anticipated Geminids Meteor Shower on December 13th, where on average 100 meteors per hour will zoom by during the peak.
Enjoy the sights and always enjoy the weather.
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