Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight

Nothing here

 

I'm in bed now so will look tonight .

 

I read look with your back to the moon.
Ha no moon out so I bet that confused a few.
Yep northeast I looked last night at about 11.00 and saw one got up at 12 and 1 none supposed to peak at 2 got up and the clouds was out to play. Grrrr.

 

tonights the night
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-33850710

 

If that's a link to a certain Rod Stewart song you'll be banned. :chuck:

 

Had slight cloud last night night, saw stars with binoculars but nothing else.

 

You'll not not like Madame TW's CD collection then.

 

Went out into the garden at about 1.30, saw a couple of dozen in half an hour

 

"Leftover bits of Halley’s Comet are going to set the sky dancing with up to 20 shooting stars an hour this week.

Known as Orionid Showers, the meteor shower is caused by dust left by Halley’s Comet, which hasn’t been visible over Earth since 1986.

Between October 20 - 22 every year the planet comes across the comet’s orbit again and its debris create the amazing effect in our night skies.

When can I see it?

The Orionid Showers will be visible from today until November 7. The best time to try to catch a glimpse is on the nights of Wednesday October 21 and Thursday October 22.

Keep an eye out from 9pm onwards - but you’ll see the most if you’re lucky enough to get a clear night after the moon sets at about midnight.

Where can I see it?

The eastern coast of England and Scotland will have the best views on Wednesday 21, while most of mainland Britain will have a good chance of seeing the comet’s debris on Thursday night. "