Thursday, February 21, 2008

Meteor Showers for the Remainder of 2008

Here is a listing of meteor showers for the remainder of 2008. Looking for shooting stars is a favorite past time for me and my wife.

Lyrids April 21-22 Nearly Full
Eta Aquarids Morning of May 5 New Moon
Perseids Morning August 12 Sets around 2 a.m.
Orionids Morning of October 21 Rises around 1 a.m.
Leonids Morning of November 17 Rises late evening
Geminids December 13 Full Moon

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