bluekarin Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Looks like tomorrow night, after midnight *yawn* will be the best time to see this meteor shower this year. The best showing since 2007 Wish we lived somewhere a little darker. Might have a lie down in the garden to see what I can see. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-news/w-latest_news/w-news-dark-moon-means-meteor-shower-all-bright-on-the-night.htm?campid=twitter Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Ooohh will definately look out for that! Thanks for letting us know! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I've already got the blankets in the van - will head off to one of the dark lanes to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Ooh, says it will be better seen in the South West... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Ooooooo thanks for the reminder. It will, of course, rain but fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thanks for the reminder, OH likes things like that, I will tell him. I never seem to see any but he seems to Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirstine Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Ooh - its quite dark here, but not the South West, although we used to live there. To clarify - the "12th after midnight" is that tonight or is that technically the 13th? Kirstine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Its tonight after midnight - so yes, basically early tomorrow morning. Just seen on another site and it said if you look north east from about 10pm you should be able to see it. Its also tomorrow night as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 So tonight after 10ish or 12? Will be out so will keep an eye on the sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 It will be dark here as it's not in the west but it has gone very cloudy - I hope it will be a bit clearer later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 We saw loads of shooting stars at Tashas on Saturday, it was magical Shall look out for this tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I'm lucky in that it's really really dark here, I just hope it isn't cloudy tomorrow. I waited outside for ages last year and only saw one meteor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Thanks for the heads up We saw loads of shooting stars at Tashas on Saturday, it was magical Shall look out for this tomorrow. I remember us all staring up at the sky at tasha's and not knowing if we had drunk too much, or if the sky was really moving . Nice to know there is supposed to be a meteor shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 We saw loads of shooting stars at Tashas on Saturday, it was magical Shall look out for this tomorrow. I remember us all staring up at the sky at tasha's and not knowing if we had drunk too much, or if the sky was really moving Not seen anything yet but then realised its the 11th - can still look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I think I just saw it! I was sure I could see things moving, like tiny lines across the sky, then thought it was just imagining it, but watched it for 10 mins I could only see patches/groups of it, but it is really cloudy. Will have another look tomorrow - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 We're going to keep an eye out here but unfortunately I think it will probably be too light with all the street lights. I have seen a shooting star here before though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 It is tonight! - we had a look last night on our way to bed but my eyes always make out shooting stars They are saying on BBC Breakfast that it is tonight - but it's going to be cloudier than last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 The weather here (just 20 mins from Lesley) is vile.. dark and pouring, so I'm not sure if I will see any. A few weeks back we had our company 20th anniversary bash at a s"Ooops, word censored!"y hotel in the country, it was a warm night, so we were outside and I pointed out the space station to a few people; there were a lot of smaller satellites and shooting stars around that night too. I'm usually tucked up in bed, but will have a look when I take the doglet out for her last comfort stop before I turn in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I.m on the Atlantic and we have been told that the deck lights will be switched off between 2 and 4 am to let us see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 We had an amazing show a couple of years ago here in London and we saw several meteors, just hoping the clouds clear. So, even if you're not in the countryside you should see some, it's never properly dark here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I can't remember the year, but a few years ago we took the children up to the hills not far from us to see a meteor shower, we parked in a layby with quite a few other cars and we all lay on the bonnet and looked up at the sky, we saw quite a few shooting stars and the children thought that it was magical.....it was only later that we heard a local news report about the area and apparently it is a very popular area for people to meet for slightly less pleasant purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 I stumbled across one of those when I was out hedgerowing I hope the weather picks up before tonight - it's dark here and pelting with rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 My son saw one last night, whilst out at an all night party. Ah, to be young again and not need so much sleep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 Well, we saw about 10 between us between 9.30 and 11.30pm I keep getting a bit excited everytime I saw one My poor neck was a bit sore this morning with all that looking up, despite wearing coat and scarf. Its a bit cloudy here tonight, so we shall see if we can spot some tonight. May have to persuade hubby to drive out to Stonehenge where its darker I was amazed at how many satellite's were whizzing overhead though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 It's clearing up nicely here and the boys are getting excited! What time is suposed to be best for tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
