So whatcha doin’ on Friday night? Want to stay out late and watch the meteor shower? Ok but really, if you didn’t get a chance to see the Perseid’s well grab your camera, tripod, a warm blanket and some hot coffee and find comfortable spot to watch the Aurigid’s.
MSNBC: “On Sept. 1, 2007, that trail of dust from Roman times will wander in the Earth’s path again, causing an extremely rare meteor shower during the short time it takes the Earth to travel through the stream of dust. The meteors radiate from the constellation of Auriga, and are called Aurigids. Only three people alive today are known to have seen this shower before in 1935, 1986, and 1994. After the 2007 encounter, the Aurigids will not be seen again in our lifetimes.”
The meteor shower is expected to peak Saturday September 1st at 4:36 am with the best viewing an hour and a half before and after (so from 3 – 6 am). Best viewing will be in the western United States so you’re in a perfect spot if you’re in Yosemite Saturday morning. Weather is supposed to be mild and nice so it should be an awesome event.
Photo by Emily Hoyer via Flickr.