Perseid Meteor Shower

So disappointed its cloudy I guess there is hope for later but will I stay awake that long

Clear skies and the stars out now.
Fingers crossed for the next few hours.

The International Space Station is going over tonight as well. It's just before half past ten, I think, and coming from the north west. Definitely worth seeing - it will be the brightest thing in the sky.

I sat in the car for a while but saw nothing [we have quite a lot of street lighting out front but it was still a very clear night]. Will try again tonight and hope that the rain clouds aren't on their way.

last night was magical in so many ways- we had a fabulous private concert in our back field- a camp fire, and no artificial light at all- and clear starlit sky with non-stop meteor shower- as said, pure magic

Between 1.30 and 2.00 a.m. had my own firework show, but a long way off, from my kitchen doorway.

We saw them once completely by accident, we just happened to be in the garden late evening.
Scotland and the West are getting the best views. We're S.E. and had cloud at night so far

On one of our earliest holidays abroad local radio said that meteors could be seen that night. DH and I thought it would be the perfect place to watch them, no light pollution at all. We even put the lilos outside to lie on.
We didn't see a thing and eventually gave up. Only to realise that we had been bitten by what felt like thousands of midges.

Saw them last night, or rather early this morning. The sky was very clear, but tonight it's overcast. Still hoping it will clear for another show.

Many years ago we were eating a meal with friends when they mentioned the Perseids. We all ended up flat on our backs on the back lawn exclaiming loudly at each one. I hate to think what the neighbours thought we were up to.

You have to be patient for a while, then your eyes get attuned and you see dozens.

We did it a couple of years ago....low deck chairs or loungers work well....you end up in just the right laid back position...plus a blanket of course....or a hot toddy!