Perseid Power
Perseid Meteor Showers over Snowy Mountains, WY by David Kingham.
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cosmic messengers
streaking across the night sky
leave traces of joy
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The beautiful video below features the Milky Way as seen from Flatside Pinnacle in Arkansas. The video was taken by Tim Stain of the Arkansas Nature Photography Group. NASA is predicting a particularly great Perseid Meteor shower this year. They’re estimating we might see as many as 200 shooting stars per hour due to the Swift-Tuttle Comet stream of debris being much closer to Earth’s atmosphere this year. The showers peak August 10-12, and will be visible for most of August. The best time to watch is after midnight looking toward the constellation Perseus in the northern sky. I intend to get out and enjoy the show! How about you?
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Hmmm… I’ll have to make an effort to look UP! Thanks, Brad.
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Try it, you’ll like it! 🙂
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I was out last night and this morning before dawn! Saw a lot this morning! Thanks for posting this! 🙂
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Wonderful Kelly. I hope to be out tonight! 🙂
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I read that the best time is before dawn, but you just might see some if it’s clear and dark enough. Good luck! 🙂
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Thanks!
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Thanks for the, uh, heads up. I’ll prime my mind right now to mosey on outside for a nocturnal whiz. I’m guessing it’s happening now, 8/9, and will increase and then decrease in the days ahead.
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Yes, they peak the next few days, but good for another week or so.
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Great video, Brad. And lovely haiku! It had me thinking this is the part where we’re suppose to put our seat backs and tray tables in the upright and locked position, and admire the interstellar turbulence! What a show!
Peace
Michael
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I love how you view the world and use words. Prepare your seats for takeoff! 🙂
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August 12 is my birthday! I wouldn’t miss such a wonderful gift the Universe gives me that night!
I have plans for it…
Warm hugs
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Wonderful Camelia! I hope you have a beautiful birthday celebration full of joy and awe! 🙂
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Thank you, dear Brad!You’re so kind! I’ll let you know, for sure.
Have a great week!
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Thanks!
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the world is so beautiful, you just have to see it, Brad, hope you’re fine, regards Mitza
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I agree Mitza. There is much beauty in the world if we look for it.
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:))
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So fun Brad! If the skies are clear here on Saturday evening I have plans to attend a Perseid meteor shower party that’s held annually at a nearby State park. 🙂
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That sounds very fun to watch with a group and make a party of it! Enjoy!. 🙂
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Thanks Brad! 🙂 Hoping the skies will be clear…
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Me too!
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We are supposed to see a shower tomorrow evening if the clouds permit.. 🙂 Lovely share.. also thank you for those Links.. 🙂 Brad.. and that great video clip 🙂
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Thanks Sue. I hope it shines bright for you. I’m going to watch tonight! 🙂
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Hope its a clear evening xx
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“cosmic messengers” – loved this. Unfortunately, it was too cloudy here this year.
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I haven’t been out yet either Noora, but the meteors last another week, so we might still get to see them. 🙂
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I hope so! 🙂 It’s been very rainy and cloudy here.
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Can’t capture those with my iPhone haha 🙂
But I get some good shots.
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Thanks GJ. My cellphone does OK, but not this quality either. 🙂 Brad
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Thanks and welcome to my blog. Brad
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