This Meteor shower will catapult through the sky from the constellation Leo the Lion. Hence, the name Leonids.
The Leonids Meteor Shower is expected to peak a few hours before dawn today November 18, 2011. Watch the clock closely as this wonderful terrestrial phenomenon occur, and the good news is, we can watch it happening from our mother earth. Not everyday or season of the year that we can watch meteor shower, so we must exploit this, perhaps once in a lifetime experience.
What is the best way to view a Meteor Shower? You don't actually need binoculars and telescope to watch for Meteors. Meteors appear suddenly and of course you don't want to restrict your line of sight by using those fancy equipments. The best way to watch for Meteors is to lie on your back flat and look up and use your peripheral vision. Other way is to turn your back from the Moon and look for the darkest part of the sky.
So prepare your blankets, snacks, and cameras and enjoy the show! The Leonids Meteor Shower is here to capture our skies and for us to watch.
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The Leonids Meteor Shower is expected to peak a few hours before dawn today November 18, 2011. Watch the clock closely as this wonderful terrestrial phenomenon occur, and the good news is, we can watch it happening from our mother earth. Not everyday or season of the year that we can watch meteor shower, so we must exploit this, perhaps once in a lifetime experience.
What is the best way to view a Meteor Shower? You don't actually need binoculars and telescope to watch for Meteors. Meteors appear suddenly and of course you don't want to restrict your line of sight by using those fancy equipments. The best way to watch for Meteors is to lie on your back flat and look up and use your peripheral vision. Other way is to turn your back from the Moon and look for the darkest part of the sky.
So prepare your blankets, snacks, and cameras and enjoy the show! The Leonids Meteor Shower is here to capture our skies and for us to watch.
