perseids

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I can never see meteors

AnjaP @Rollo1 (16676) • Boston, Massachusetts 11 Aug 16

I live two blocks from the center of town. The sky is never very dark, even on a clear night. But for the first time ever, I very nearly saw meteors. It's the Perseid Meteor Showers. And I live in a prime area on Earth to see...

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Stars in my eyes

Carol Brown @blitzfrick (2890) • United States 10 Aug 16

August 9, 2016 Oh all right, meteors aren't stars, but still. This Friday, August 12, is when the Perseids arrive. I hope to be in the desert watching the skies for this "starfall". I've been fascinated with space stuff ever...

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Catch a falling Star?....

ShepherdSpy @ShepherdSpy (8544) • Omagh, Northern Ireland 12 Aug 12

Was anyone out watching for the Perseid meteorite shower that was expected to reach its peak this weekend? Taking a look out sometime before midnight,I could see stars but nothing fast moving..and didn't go to bed til after...

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