The annual Perseid Meteor shower is in full bloom tonight for those living in the Northern hemisphere.
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12 August 2010 The annual Perseid Meteor shower is in full bloom tonight for those living in the Northern hemisphere. |
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The Perseid meteor shower has been observed for over 2000 years, first being recorded in China. In early medieval Europe, the Perseids came to be known as the “Tears of St. Lawrence.” The Perseid Meteor shower actually starts each year in July as the earth begins to move through the meteor stream, with tonight (August 11) and Wednesday morning (August 12) being the peak of activity in the sky. The best time to view the meteor shower if you’re in the United States is Wednesday morning at 1:00 a.m. EST and at 5:30 a.m. EST. At the peak, you’ll see between 50 to 150 meteors an hour in the night sky, although you will see meteors at other times during the night. Best viewing is away from city lights, and obviously cloud cover. If you’re in the Southern hemisphere, parts of the meteor shower may be viewable depending on where you’re located, although many in the far south will miss out as most of the activity is over the horizon. |
4 April 2010
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10 March 2010
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Dec 23, 1971 – March 10, 2010 Corey, you will be missed! |
8 March 2010
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This story was gleaned from years of reading and hours of research, beginning with the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute, the youngest fighting unit to ever take the field…and win. Two hundred and fifty-seven cadets, many of them only fifteen years of age. Their place in our history is like no other, and the school still maintains a monument to honor their glory in the Battle of New Market. This is where the story begins. |
1 February 2010
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On ABC What a great show! You've gotta check it out. Monday nights at 10PM EDT. |
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Retires from ABC News Good luck Charlie! You will be missed. |
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12 August 2009 The annual Perseid Meteor shower is in full bloom tonight (11 August 2009) for those living in the Northern hemisphere. |
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The Perseid meteor shower has been observed for over 2000 years, first being recorded in China. In early medieval Europe, the Perseids came to be known as the “Tears of St. Lawrence.” The Perseid Meteor shower actually starts each year in July as the earth begins to move through the meteor stream, with tonight (August 11) and Wednesday morning (August 12) being the peak of activity in the sky. The best time to view the meteor shower if you’re in the United States is Wednesday morning at 1:00 a.m. EST and at 5:30 a.m. EST. At the peak, you’ll see between 50 to 150 meteors an hour in the night sky, although you will see meteors at other times during the night. Best viewing is away from city lights, and obviously cloud cover. If you’re in the Southern hemisphere, parts of the meteor shower may be viewable depending on where you’re located, although many in the far south will miss out as most of the activity is over the horizon. |
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6 August 2009 The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks in North America on August 12th around midnight. If you've never experiened it, you should take time to see it. For more information, click here. |
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- Neil Armstrong |
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The Most Trusted Man in America 1916-2009 I had drinks with Walter a few years ago. It was like meeting history itself. I grew up watching him tell us all the things that changed |
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And the Half Blood Prince If you haven't been to see it. GO! The picture to the left is of Draco in the girl's bathroom |
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King of Pop 1958-2009 I just can't believe it! |
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