[South Florida DX Association] Space Weather News for August 12, 2003

[Bill Marx]

(6 Meter Openings Tonight? - Bill W2CQ)

Space Weather News for August 12, 2003

PERSEID SIGHTS: The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks today and tomorrow,
August 12th and 13th. Bright moonlight will interfere with the display,
but you can still spot some Perseids--especially if you look when the moon
is hanging low just after sunset on Tuesday, August 12th or, better yet,
just before dawn on Wednesday, August 13th.  (This is true no matter where
you live.)

PERSEID SOUNDS: You can also listen to the Perseids as they fly over three
radars in the United States.  Their echoes sound like ghostly pings. 
Visit Spaceweather.com and tune into our real-time meteor radar audio
links.

PERSEID SIGHTS II: Looking at the full moon during a meteor shower is
normally a poor idea; it ruins your night vision.  But tonight during the
Perseid meteor shower, take a moment to glance at the moon. Pleasingly
nearby you'll see Mars--a vivid orange "star." Mars is now so close to
Earth and so bright that even the full moon won't overwhelm it.

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