24.4.11

Lyrid Meteor Shower

Do you see any shooting stars? Don't worry, neither did I. It was overcast here and the moon was bright. Another chance, though, with a new moon on May 5 with the Eta Aquarids. Not the highest probability to make a wish, but there is a better chance to see a shooting star during a meteor shower than on any other night. In the northern hemisphere, we'll have the opportunity to see 10 an hour where in the southern hemisphere 30 per hour.

I wish I weren't such an early bird sometimes. I'd love to have been an astronomer.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Was outside having a smoke approx 245am and saw shooting stars n what appeared to be a comet/meteor. Didnt know anything about it til googled it was awesome!

herself said...

Glad you saw it :) The big question is... did you make a wish?