Another Astronomy Event of the year almost Missed - Perseids Meteor Shower

The night sky will sparkle with "falling stars" as Earth passes through a trail of dusty debris from the Swift-Tuttle Comet in its 130 year orbit around the Sun. East Asia is best placed to see the shower at its most intense moment, which is predicted for 1800 GMT on August 12, according to the US publication Sky and Telescope. The meteors are also active for many days before and after this date, though the light reflected by a waning quarter moon may obstruct the view somewhat.

The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. This year's peak occurs on the morning of August 12, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22. The waning gibbous moon will provide some interference in the early morning, so the best viewing will be in the evening before it rises. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. Look to the northeast after midnight.

Anyone wants to join me in the star watching session @ Woodlands Lane open field tomorrow evening?