The Perseid Meteor Shower is an annual astronomy event that is the result of Earth traveling through the debris field of the Comet Swift-Tuttle.
Other Meteor Showers
There are six other annual major meteor showers that can be seen from earth.Stardate.org:2008 Meteor Showers and Viewing Tips
- Quadrantids (January)
- Lyrids (April)
- Eta Aquarids (May)
- Orionids (October)
- Leonids (November)
- Geminids (December)
Tears of St. Laurence
Reportedly, St. Laurentius was roasted alive by the Romans in 258 AD. It is said that he told his executioners, "I am already roasted on one side and, if thou wouldst have me well cooked, it is time to turn me on the other". When his family was given his body they saw streaks of light falling from the sky and assumed it was his "fiery tears falling from heaven".Vineyard Gazette Online: A Shower of Light (August 9, 2007)
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Will you stay up to watch the 2009 Perseid Meteor Shower?
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I'll most likely stay up. It's been a while since I've pulled an all-nighter, so tonight might be a good night to try. Hopefully, viewing ...
Where can I watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Central New Jersey?(1 Answer)
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Anywhere away from big towns you should be able to park etcs... But tonight August 12 is the last night... or this morning so get out there and ...
Are you planning to watch the meteor shower tonight?(1 Answer)
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Oh thanks for posting this! I was not aware until I read your post. I am in Kentucky, so I'll be watching from there. My understanding is ...
