Astronomical events 2017

1.618034 said:
some, like one I saw a few years ago, are very big
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Following on from the 'I can't remember if I dreamt it or it happened' post in the 'losing the plot' thread, I saw one about a decade ago that was so big, the trail looked as thick as a pencil held at arms length, and was long enough to cover roughly a quarter of the radius of the night sky.

At least, I *think* I saw it.
 
1.618034 said:
Perseid meteor shower at it's height this weekend.

Large bright gibbous moon is a bit of a problem, even if you get clear skies, but some, like one I saw a few years ago, are very big and the moon won't be a problem!

Up to 40/50 per hour, depending how dark your sky is...

https://www.space.com/37763-2017-perseid-meteor-shower-is-peaking-now.html
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Every year I look for these, its either cloudy that's Manchester for you or I look at the night sky for ages and nothing.
 
bboy said:
Following on from the 'I can't remember if I dreamt it or it happened' post in the 'losing the plot' thread, I saw one about a decade ago that was so big, the trail looked as thick as a pencil held at arms length, and was long enough to cover roughly a quarter of the radius of the night sky.

At least, I *think* I saw it.
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Ha

Well they do happen quick! But that sounds similar to what I thought I saw...

Definitely worth sitting out in the garden for a bit if the skies are clear.
 
1.618034 said:
Perseid meteor shower at it's height this weekend.

Large bright gibbous moon is a bit of a problem, even if you get clear skies, but some, like one I saw a few years ago, are very big and the moon won't be a problem!

Up to 40/50 per hour, depending how dark your sky is...

https://www.space.com/37763-2017-perseid-meteor-shower-is-peaking-now.html
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it's beginning to look a bit miserable for tonight but tomorrow might be grand for it.

whenever there's something worth watching in the heavens i like to make flames.
sitting outside around a fire is one of mankind's primordial pleasures,
especially with good company & grog,
and thankfully i shall have both for the weekend.


as an aside,
i have often meant to task you about your username but never gotten around to it for fear of sounding cuntish.

over the years i have lucubrated much over the golden ratio and admire your moniker because of that,
but i must admit it is twinged with slight disappointment at your brevity.

if you don't mind me saying, your non de plume is a little abrupt and not at all as beautiful as it could be.
if you were, say, 1.6180339887 i think your charm would be even greater.

were i you i would've shown off with 1.618033988749894848,
but then again i'm something of a swanker.
 
calum down said:
it's beginning to look a bit miserable for tonight but tomorrow might be grand for it.

whenever there's something worth watching in the heavens i like to make flames.
sitting outside around a fire is one of mankind's primordial pleasures,
especially with good company & grog,
and thankfully i shall have both for the weekend.


as an aside,
i have often meant to task you about your username but never gotten around to it for fear of sounding cuntish.

over the years i have lucubrated much over the golden ratio and admire your moniker because of that,
but i must admit it is twinged with slight disappointment at your brevity.

if you don't mind me saying, your non de plume is a little abrupt and not at all as beautiful as it could be.
if you were, say, 1.6180339887 i think your charm would be even greater.

were i you i would've shown off with 1.618033988749894848,
but then again i'm something of a swanker.
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Nobody's perfect mate. Least of all me!

Enjoy the fire, sounds great. Very paleolithic.

Let's hope for clear skies and a spectacular show.
 
Thanks for the heads up, shame i only just saw this, no idea if i could see from here or not, sky has been clear a few hours though. Defo gonna stay up tonight and see whats what.
 
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