(meteorobs) Perseid

[Paul Jones]

The IMO has a predicted maximum range for the PERs in 2013 of anywhere from
13 hours on the 12th to about 01 hours on the 13th.  To me that means
activity will be strongest on Sunday night/Monday morning - Aug 11/12 and
Monday night/Tuesday morning - Aug 12/13.  I would say take your pick as to
which of those two mornings will be better rate wise, but I plan to cover
both of them.
If the 13 hours on the 12th prediction is the more accurate, that would put
the east cost of the US just over three hours away from the actual peak on
Sunday night/Monday morning.  The western US even closer to it.   I'd put
my money on that night as being the best for rates.    The next morning
however, could see the brighter post-max meteors hitting even if the rates
are lower.  Both are great situations!

Clear skies, Paul in north Florida


On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 12:46 PM, CheekyGeek <cheekygeek at gmail.com> wrote:

> According to Scientific American article:
> "Peak activity for the Perseids is unfortunately predicted for the
> daylight hours across North America, so stargazers with clear skies
> are encouraged to seek out the meteor display during the pre-dawn
> hours of Monday and again during the early morning hours of Tuesday
> (Aug. 13). At these times, the absence of bright moonlight can
> maximize your chances of spotting a meteor."
>
> Darren Addy
> Kearney, Nebraska
>
> On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 11:38 AM,  <KDitmer at aol.com> wrote:
> > Would anyone please list when the height of the Perseid shower is
> supposed
> > to be this year, thanks.
> >
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