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Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Early Tuesday Morning

Posted by kdawson on from the place-holder dept.

GringoChapin writes in with coverage from Space.com on the Leonid meteor shower, adding "Folks from the United States will want to start watching at 0100 Pacific, 0400 Eastern, and those in Europe from 0100 local time until dawn." "One of the best annual meteor showers will peak in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday, and for some skywatchers the show could be quite impressive. The best seats are in Asia, but North American observers should be treated to an above average performance of the Leonid meteor shower, weather permitting." Sky and Telescope's coverage is excellent as usual, and they also have tips for beginning and advanced meteor observers.

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  1. Just my luck by Eudial · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not only is it overcast, it's FOGGY and rainy as well. And that's the forecast for the entire week. Damn you britain, your weather has escaped and is wrecking havoc in Sweden.

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    GAAH! MY PRINTER IS ON FIRE!!! PUT IT OUT! PUT IT OUT!
  2. Vulcans by Smivs · · Score: 4, Funny

    Watch out for the ones with pointy ears. They're Leonid Nimoys!

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    Smivs on the intertubes!
    1. Re:Vulcans by royallthefourth · · Score: 4, Funny

      ...and the ones with the eyebrows are Leonid Brezhnevs!

    2. Re:Vulcans by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Where's the -1: Groan mod rating? Or would that actually be +1: Groan? I hope not...

    3. Re:Vulcans by Penguinshit · · Score: 2, Funny

      ...and the leaders of 300 are King Leonidas!

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      I have something in common with Stephen Hawking...

  3. Re:impress the women with your knowledge of the sk by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I don't need that bullshit. Women are impressed by my penis.

  4. Obligatory reference by DavMz · · Score: 2, Funny

    Earthcrossers around the world, rejoice! And don't forget your helmets and baseball gloves!