Friday, 13 August 2010

The Sky At Night

The Perseid Meteor Shower is at it's peak.  Last night and tonight could see up to 80 meteors an hour according to NASA. 

Debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, which passes through our solar system every 133 years, can be seen as Earth passes through it.

I was visiting friends last night but I kept an eye on the skies as I headed home. I saw nothing.  It was a lovely clear night but if I'm honest I didn't give it long enough.  Will have another go tonight.