djb (08/10/82)
Just a reminder to all of you out there that the Perseids meteor shower
will be peaking this week. Grab your blankets or lawn chairs and check
it out. Now for the bad news. First, peak activity is calculated to be
during the daylight hours of the 12th (Thursday). Second, the moon will
be last quarter on the 12th, making serious observation after midnight
impossible. Nonetheless, if the weather is good, and you have dark
skies around, enjoy the display. Best bet should be Wednesday or Thursday
night, although if you're out this weekend, keep your eyes open...
David Bryant
cbosg!djb
Hint: Point your blanket or chair toward the northeast. With good
conditions you could see 15 to 25 meteors an hour (maybe more, you
never know about these things).