Meteor Shower 5th & 6th May

byrney · May 08, 2013, 08:26:49 AM

I went out at various times last night to gaze heavenwards but they seem to have an aversion to me watching them.

Oh well looks like I´ll have to contain my excitement now until September. It´s going to be a long Summer.

smiling453 · May 08, 2013, 08:18:50 AM

Well I went out again last night for half an hour and saw yet another one, I'm looking forward to September when we will be able to see so many, many more on most nights, as is the case every year.

webejamin · May 07, 2013, 12:31:06 PM

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

byrney · May 07, 2013, 12:29:30 PM

Must make sure I have a flask and a few butties then if I´m in for the long haul !!

webejamin · May 07, 2013, 12:08:40 PM

That's a shame byrney, but don't worry, you can see them even better tonight between 9pm and 7am :tiphat:

byrney · May 07, 2013, 11:23:09 AM

I thought it said they were going to be around from 11.00pm to 4.30am!

I stayed up all night and seemingly missed them by half an hour........ :lol:

Karen4 · May 07, 2013, 06:13:48 AM

Plenty around at about 5am.

smiling453 · May 06, 2013, 22:57:29 PM

last night I was out from about 00.30 till about 1am and I'm off again now midnight till 00.30 ish hope to see some more though I have had a little drop of grape juice :crazy:

OK I give up, too much cloud

byrney · May 06, 2013, 18:13:08 PM

Thanks Dafydd.

dafydd51 · May 06, 2013, 16:05:54 PM

Between 11:00pm and 04:30am.
enjoy.

http://www.spacedex.com/eta-aquarids/locations/eta-aquarid-europe-spain.php

byrney · May 06, 2013, 15:27:33 PM

Oh go on then I might as well ask.

What time did you see them?

I don´t mind standing outside like a lemon all night but if they are due between certain hours it would be helpful.

smiling453 · May 06, 2013, 09:26:03 AM

Went out last night for half an hour and saw three :clap: I hope the sky remains clear tonight and I can see some more.

byrney · May 05, 2013, 13:01:07 PM

Serves me right for trying to be serious for once!! I should have known better...

webejamin · May 05, 2013, 12:05:07 PM

Oooh you people can be so cruel at times :rofl: :rofl:

jimmybeen · May 05, 2013, 11:58:41 AM

Quote from: bomagdrink on May 05, 2013, 09:27:27 AM
Quote from: byrney on May 05, 2013, 09:17:34 AM
Thanks for that.

For those us not so aware of astral matters, where do we look, what time, and will we be able to see it without the neighbour thinking we´re spying on her with our binoculars?....
the sky would be my best bet :lol: :lol: :lol:sorry couldn't resist it

Yep and I would add 'after it gets dark' :lol:

bomagdrink · May 05, 2013, 09:27:27 AM

Quote from: byrney on May 05, 2013, 09:17:34 AM
Thanks for that.

For those us not so aware of astral matters, where do we look, what time, and will we be able to see it without the neighbour thinking we´re spying on her with our binoculars?....

the sky would be my best bet :lol: :lol: :lol:sorry couldn't resist it

byrney · May 05, 2013, 09:17:34 AM

Thanks for that.

For those us not so aware of astral matters, where do we look, what time, and will we be able to see it without the neighbour thinking we´re spying on her with our binoculars?....

Babyboomer · May 05, 2013, 08:30:30 AM

Eta Aquarids

The next major meteor shower of year, the Eta Aquarids, occurs between late April and mid May, peaking around May 5-6. It is best seen from the Southern Hemisphere, though observers in the Northern Hemisphere can also enjoy a sparser display. Meteoroids in the Eta Aquarids are actually remnants from Halley's Comet. The radiant for this shower lies in the constellation Aquarius.