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Geminid meteor shower

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Galen Fri 13-Dec-13 23:46:30

The peak of this is expected tonight. Should be good if you have clear skies

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Tegan Fri 13-Dec-13 23:59:38

Any particular time? It's really clear here. The last meteor shower I saw was amazing.

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Galen Sat 14-Dec-13 00:06:34

All night, but at its best in the early hours I gather. Up to 120 an hour expected.

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Tegan Sat 14-Dec-13 00:12:24

If I lie on the bed in the back bedroom I get a really good view of the sky; will do that [bet I fall asleep within 5 minutes, though!].

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NfkDumpling Sat 14-Dec-13 07:15:01

Thanks Galen. Which direction? We only have a tiny bit if sky not affected by light pollution from an enthusiastic street sign.

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Tegan Sat 14-Dec-13 11:09:09

I saw a few but was too tired to stay up after 1. I'd said that next meteor shower we had I'd make a flask of coffee and go and sit in the car on a hill somewhere. Of course, when I do plan ahead it's always cloudy. Last night was perfect.

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