(meteorobs) Perseid obs, Sharon Massachusetts, Aug 13, 2006.

[Richard Kramer]

As I was setting up to go on the clock, I was treated to a brilliant 
appetizer, a -3 medium speed, emerald green streak rising up from 
south to north. It was likely an ANT, but a thin cloud bank and the 
glaring moon made it impossible to attribute a radiant.  Buoyed by 
the adrenaline rush from that green spark, I settled alertly into my 
portable lounge chair, shaded from the worst of the moonlight by the 
branches of a convenient tree and "logged on". The coolest weather in 
several months kept the fireflies and mosquitos grounded, but did not 
discourage the crickets from rehearsing for their late summer crescendo.

The level of activity was very satisfying for the first 20 minutes, 
but dropped disappointingly to near zero (one short, unimpressive 
SPO) for the balance of the session.

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Richard Kramer Sharon MA USA
71 deg 10.87 min W   42 deg 6.53 min N  Elev 220 ft

EST 00:25 13 Aug to 01:33 13 Aug
UTC 04:25 13 Aug to 05:33 13 Aug

Shower observed Perseids  PER

13 Aug 2006
UTC              Teff   LM     PER    SPO    Total
04:25 - 05:33    1.10   3.5     4      2       6

Magnitude Distributions
          -3  -2  -1   0   1   2   3
PER       1   1   0   0   1   1   0
SPO       0   0   0   0   0   2   0


Notes:
1. Facing north, center of view the tail of Cygnus.
2. Obscuration 15% due to foliage.
3. Colors consistently yellow for Perseids.
4. 0.5 sec train for mag -2 and 2 sec train for mag -3 Perseids.
5. Starting temperature 59 F, wind N 5 mph.
6. Ending temperature 54 F.
7. Note to self: next time wear gloves!