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Strongbow


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For night owls

One of the biggest annual displays of 'shooting stars' is to peak later this week.

The is one of the most well-known astronomical events and the best time to see it will be between Thursday, August 11, and Saturday, August 13.

It will be most active between midnight and 5.30am and according to the Met Office, visibility is set to be very good with little cloud coverage forecast.



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The expected rate is about 150 per hour so you'll need to be patient.

There is a full moon tonight so don't look at it or it'll spoil your night vision. Howling is OK.



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Might try and have a look tonight, although I believe best viewing time is 12 until 5.30pm
Clear skies will help.

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Not much chance here tonight

- Haze and street lighting

- Strong moonlight

Saw a brigtht one earlier but I'm giving up for tonight.

 

 



-- Edited by Strongbow on Saturday 13th of August 2022 12:14:38 AM

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