[MIham] Weekend Meteor Watch

[Frank]

Space Weather News for Aug. 30, 2007
http://spaceweather.com

WEEKEND METEORS:  On Saturday morning, September 1st, a flurry of bright and
colorful meteors might come streaming out of the constellation Auriga.  The
source of the shower is ancient Comet Kiess, which has laid down a trail of
debris that Earth will cross this weekend.

But will a shower really materialize?  Forecasters are divided. Some expect
a brief but beautiful display rivaling the Perseids.  Others say the debris
stream is too empty for significant fireworks.  Either way, the peak is due
around 4:30 a.m. PDT (11:30 UT) on Saturday morning.  This timing strongly
favors sky watchers in Hawaii and western parts of North America all the way
from Mexico to California to Alaska.

Spaceweather's full coverage of the Aurigid meteor shower begins Friday,
Aug. 31, with links to live audio from a meteor radar, which will monitor
activity throughout the weekend. Sky maps and more information are available
now at  http://spaceweather.com.

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