Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Early Tuesday Morning

GringoChapin writes in with coverage from Space.com on the Leonid meteor shower, adding "Folks from the United States will want to start watching at 0100 Pacific, 0400 Eastern, and those in Europe from 0100 local time until dawn." "One of the best annual meteor showers will peak in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday, and for some skywatchers the show could be quite impressive. The best seats are in Asia, but North American observers should be treated to an above average performance of the Leonid meteor shower, weather permitting." Sky and Telescope's coverage is excellent as usual, and they also have tips for beginning and advanced meteor observers.

Just my luck

[Eudial]

Not only is it overcast, it's FOGGY and rainy as well. And that's the forecast for the entire week. Damn you britain, your weather has escaped and is wrecking havoc in Sweden.

Vulcans

[Smivs]

Watch out for the ones with pointy ears. They're Leonid Nimoys!

Re:Vulcans

[royallthefourth]

...and the ones with the eyebrows are Leonid Brezhnevs!

Re:Vulcans

[Anonymous Coward]

Where's the -1: Groan mod rating? Or would that actually be +1: Groan? I hope not...

Re:Vulcans

[Penguinshit]

...and the leaders of 300 are King Leonidas!

Re:impress the women with your knowledge of the sk

[Anonymous Coward]

I don't need that bullshit. Women are impressed by my penis.

Obligatory reference

[DavMz]

Earthcrossers around the world, rejoice! And don't forget your helmets and baseball gloves!