The sky at night, tonight

[nmg]

Very clear sky tonight, so have actually managed to see the Geminids despite the skyglow and the floodlights in one of our neighbour's gardens. A couple of very bright meteors and about another four or five lesser ones, all in ten minutes or so. If you have a clear sky where you are, now would be a good time to step outside for a quarter of an hour

Comments

[_nicolai_]

At least 7/8 cloud here in Cambridge, as usual for any interesting astronomical phenomenon.

[moral_vacuum]

Appalling light pollution where I am, but still saw a handful before my neck told me it was time to come in.

[moral_vacuum]

In this part of SE London it's NEVER good meteor spotting conditions.

The Perseids weren't brilliant due to a hazy sky, but Jo did manage to see a couple - the first meteors she'd ever seen, so she was very thrilled.

[stevegreen]

Living five miles away from an airport means I rarely get clear skies. Ann really missed the starry nights she enjoyed when she lived in South Wales.