Geminids Tonight

[belrec]

One great thing about this frosty weather is the chance to look at the stars. I know lots of ABers are night owls, so if you are still up after midnight tonight then head outside and see one of the most amazing displays of meteors all year.

Ideally you should be looking towards the East ish but it shouldn't matter.

I looked out of the window this moring at 7am and saw one so there should be loads tonight as it is the peak.

Have a look here for more info:

http://www.astronomy.com/en/News-Observing/News/2012/12/Geminids%202012.aspx

[Peter Pedant]

many thanks from me

[gen2]

belrec,
That link apparently points to a US website (nobody here would talk of preparing yourself with a supply of something called 'cookies' - but I have plenty on my computer if you want some). On that basis, if the best is likely to be after their midnight, that means after 5am our time. I'll be asleep with frostbite by then.

[askyourgran]

Mrask said he saw some shooting stars in the early hours of Monday morning.

[EDDIE51]

Should be good , the street lights go off at midnight here , part of the cost cutting measures, the dark sky's will be great to see them.

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

After midnight our time is good. They usually peak at around 2am but you may even see some now.
It's a pea souper here though. Shame.

[belrec]

Hi all thanks for your enthusiasm
Gen2 it really doesn't matter which midnight you use :-)
It is cloudy here too but will be looking out in a couple of hours so fingers crossed.