Perseids

Lots of folks are finding me looking for meteor shower info....so...here it is:

Where: In the sky of course, but the North Eastern sky should be where the greatest number originate.

When: Tonight should be the peak, but they can be off 24-36 hours on that. So, if you don't have good clear conditions tonight you should still be able to see a good number on Monday and Tuesday nights. The lead in nights have been pretty good, with 15-20 per hour on Friday evening, and 20-25 per hour last night.

The best hours are usually between 3:00 and 4:00 in the morning, but really anytime after midnight and until dawn should offer good viewing.

Type: A lot of these meteors have been quick moving and fairly faint, so folks near large light pollution sources will see fewer. Every 1 out of 7 or 8 was slower and brighter on average, so if we get near the 100 per hour peak tonight (or tomorrow) you can still expect to see 12-15 brilliant meteors in most every area. (Even a downtown Chicago roof deck.)

Have fun folks.