Hoping we get clearer skies tomorrow because Leonid meteors will start to peak (November 17 - 19, 2011).
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| Leonid meteor taken last Nov 15, 2010 |
Well known for having bright meteors or fireballs, the Leonids is a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle. The name is from the location of their radiant in the constellation Leo where the meteors appear to radiate from that point in the sky. The trails of meteoroids at this part of the year causes meteor showers and sometimes meteor storms.
Although it may be difficult for pinoy watchers tomorrow due to the following:
1. The whole country may experience mostly cloudy skies due to the current Low Preassure Area forecasted by PAGASA.
2. Quarter-phase moon which will also interfere the meteor watching due to its light. Also that moon will be close to Contelation Leo in Manila skies tommorow night.
I'm still hoping to see even just one streak of light. So set your alarm clock (3am would nice) and get a good view in the east direction.
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