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See shooting stars! The Leonid meteor shower peaks Friday into Saturday night, Nov. 16–17. in the Carolina skies.
Best in the early hours before dawn on Saturday, Nov. 17. Look to the east after midnight.
The young crescent moon will set shortly after sunset, leaving a moonless sky for this year's shower. Under a dark sky, you may see about a dozen to 20 Leonids per hour.
Can I see them without telescope? And do I need to watch a long time, waiting to see one at a time or will I see several at a time? Should I plan to be outside for an hour, or more?
Can I see them without telescope? And do I need to watch a long time, waiting to see one at a time or will I see several at a time? Should I plan to be outside for an hour, or more?
You shpuld be able to see without telescope, I could only deal with chill for five minutes with no luck at this midnight. May try at Dawn if dog awakes me if not tomorrow night.
Is anyone going to watch the Geminids on the nights of Dec 13/14 or 14/15? What would be a good (safe) place to watch near the University area?
Indeed. I remembered this, went outside a few minutes ago and managed to see one streaking across the sky. I would have stayed outside longer but it was 28 degrees.
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