Are you a star gazer? I am, so lets move on to more interesting things in the universe. Well, in our galaxy anyway. The spirits in the sky have a way of lifting my spirits.
There is expected to be a meteor shower on September 1st, around 11:37 UT (plus or minus 20 minutes.) Earth is expected to pass smack through this one-revolution rubble trail from Comet Kiess. It remains to be seen whether this will produce anything really spectacular but I'm willing to drag the family out, just in case.
Don't forget that a total lunar eclipse will occur Tuesday, and will be visible in the Philippines, the United States, the Pacific, eastern Asia and Australia. Hope for clear skies, low light pollution and a good spot for viewing.
These things make wonderful memories for your children, even if they do balk a little. My kids and my wonderfully patient husband are used to me dragging them up to the mountains in the middle of the night to get the best view possible of a celestial event if I think it will be worth it. The last two meteor showers we attempted to view were less than stellar, so I need a good one before my star gazing reputation goes the way of a supernova.
Go get something comfy to recline on, a warm blanket and grab your significant other, your children, a few good friends or your neighbor and watch the magic happen. Enjoy!
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That eclipse is beginning about 1:50 am Pacific Time reaching midpoint around 3:37am. The next one isn't around until 2011!
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