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Posted on 11/21/2008 11:30:07 AM PST by TaraP
Do you wish to file a report?
GYAIKIG
(Pronounced Guy-yie-kig)
I really thought that very thing when this first surfaced!
Maybe it was the nail polish remover that blew up on re-entry. LOL.
SASKATCHEWAN FIREBALL
thanks for the ping Candor - nice, clear video.
Very cool video
It is just the Eye in the Sky re-entering the atmosphere; thus ends the Allen Parsons Project.
“falling stars”?
You mean Spaaace invaaadeerrrss?
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Yesterday morning about 0430 PST several folks saw a large meteor traveling eastbound fall into the Idyllwyld area of San Jacinto just west of Palm Springs with a distinct green tail and smoke.
I wouldn’t know what kind of report to file, Center. :)
(One of my favorite movies of all time)
Mine too. It was on last week or the week before - my wife kept trying to change the channel, and I finally convinced her to let me sit and watch it. Geeze, some people!
thanks blam:
Meteor seemed really close, many western Canadians report
http://www.cbc.ca/ | 2008-11-21 | CBC
Posted on 11/22/2008 7:58:28 PM PST by rabscuttle385
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2136783/posts
and thanks Ernest:
Video captures massive meteor as it lights up sky in Canada
New York Daily News | November 23rd 2008 | Michael Sheridan
Posted on 11/23/2008 10:46:19 AM PST by Lorianne
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2137028/posts
http://www.earthsky.org/article/earth-skys-meteor-guide-for-2008
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November 4 or 5, 2008 South Taurids — The South (and North) Taurids are perhaps best suited to diehard meteor enthusiasts. The meteoroid stream that feeds the Taurids is very spread out and dissipated. That means the South Taurids are extremely long lasting (September 17 - November 27), but usually don’t offer a whole lot more than a sprinkling of meteors. At nightfall in the first week of November, look eastward for some meteors. If you catch some, that’s a good sign. Expect the greatest number of meteors to fall around one or two in the morning, when the radiant point of the shower is high overhead. The forecast is for about 7 meteors per hour.
November 11 or 12, 2008 North Taurids — Like the South Taurids, this shower is long lasting (October 12 - December 2) but modest, and the peak number is forecast at 7 as well. Because the South and North Taurids overlap, there’s some chance of catching a few extra meteors per hour. In most years, you would see the maximum numbers at around 1 a.m., when Taurus the Bull rides high in the sky. Unfortunately, in 2008, the nearly full moon will wash most of these meteors from view.
November 17, 2008 Leonids — Historically, the Leonids have produced some of the greatest meteor storms in history, with rates as high as many thousands of meteors per hour. These storms often recur in cycles of 33 years. In 2008, we anticipate more of a whimper than a growl from Leo the Lion, with a maximum of perhaps 10-15 meteors per hour. Like the October Orionids, the Leonids produce swift-moving meteors, and tend to put out the greatest numbers just before dawn. The peak, however, on November 17, also features a large bright waning gibbous moon in the sky after midnight. Forget the Leonids this year, unless you are a serious meteor observer - or unless you happen to spot a few whizzing past in bright moonlight!
December 13, 2008 Geminids — The Geminids are often the year’s grand finale for meteor-watchers. As a general rule, it’s either the Geminids or the August Perseids that give us the most prolific meteor display of the year. The Geminids tend to intensify and climax at about 2 in the morning. With maximums commonly reaching 50 meteors per hour, this is a glorious time of year to sprawl out on your reclining lawn chair and to take in the show. Just be sure to bring along warm clothing, blankets or sleeping bags, and a thermos with a warm beverage. Unfortunately, there is a bright moon - only one day past full - for the 2008 Geminid shower. As a result, you probably won’t see very many Geminid meteors this year.
Meteor brilliantly lights up sky - and breaks into pieces ( Video that works ....)
Times Online | November 24, 2008 | staff
Posted on 11/24/2008 11:32:30 AM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2137559/posts
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Meteor Shower Could Spur Bright Fireballs
(”Halloween fireballs” aka Taurid meteors Nov. 5-12)
Space.com on Yahoo | 10/31/08 | Joe Rao
Posted on 10/31/2008 2:27:18 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2121154/posts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAj86oGK4rE
http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Community/Canada/Saskatchewan/ID/1349628260/
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