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[VIDEO] 2012 Perseid Meteor Shower

The Perseid meteor shower is underway. There's more to see than meteors, however, when the shower peaks on August 11th through 13th. The brightest planets in...
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How to see the best meteor showers of 2012: Tools, tips and 'save the dates'

How to see the best meteor showers of 2012: Tools, tips and 'save the dates' | Science News | Scoop.it
(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether you're watching from a downtown area or the dark countryside, here are some tips to help you enjoy these celestial shows of shooting stars.
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Sounds of a meteor shower | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine

Sounds of a meteor shower | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine | Science News | Scoop.it
Astronomy | meteor | In August, I wrote about how you can listen to meteors: radar bounced off their ion trail can be converted to sound, making eerie, creepy noises.
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Supermoon and Aquarid meteor shower: viewing tips for Saturday night, May 5

Supermoon and Aquarid meteor shower: viewing tips for Saturday night, May 5 | Science News | Scoop.it
It’s a party in the night sky: the Supermoon and Aquarid meteor shower coinciding on Saturday night, Cinco de Mayo (May 5). This convergence of events is definitely cause for celebration if you’re a sky watcher.
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Observing Alert – Draconid Meteor Shower Could Unleash A Burst Of Activity On October 8!

Observing Alert – Draconid Meteor Shower Could Unleash A Burst Of Activity On October 8! | Science News | Scoop.it
If you live in the Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East area, then keep watching the clock for 17-18:00 UTC You may see up to 1000 meteors per hour.
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