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Too cloudy here
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yes, I mentioned it on WHATM last night as LF was dire.
sadly I've got 100% cloud cover here
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Just been outside to have a look at the sky...very thick clouds and I cannot see it clearing by midnight. Have seen them many times before, but look to watch them again..
Living in the countryside means a dark sky which is better for viewing. |
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That is regrettably the problem in the UK. All too often we miss out on celestial events because of the cloud and rain.
One day, I wouldn't mind going to somewhere like the Nevada or Australian deserts to see a really good Perseid or Leonid meteor shower. Has anyone ever been to such places and witnessed truly dark (and clear) skies? |
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Typical. It's raining down here in sunny cornwall! Just like eclipse day!!!
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It is best between midnight and dawn.
Take a look at this website about the Earth compared to other planets and suns. I thought the sun was big. http://www.caodanghoahoc.com/tabilu/...s/Galaxies.htm |
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Did I not read it right that the ones this year are going to be hard to see unless you live in the North of Scotland?
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Typical. It's raining down here in sunny cornwall! Just like eclipse day!!!
'tis fine way ooop North, if cloudy. Just been out in a short-sleeved T-shirt and it was warm, and not one sound to be heard. Total silence. |
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Been outside since 10pm, looking directly overhead I've only seen one. Very bright.
I think I can see Jupiter, is it quite low down in the sky? Looks like the clouds will clear in an hour or two. |
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Did I not read it right that the ones this year are going to be hard to see unless you live in the North of Scotland?
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Cool....Ill go have a look then
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I saw another one!
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too cloudy here in devon
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No way!!!
I watched that Triffids film!
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just got back from looking outside i eventually managed to find the w
seen about 5 so far going back out soon |
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Ayone still struggling with directions (tvqueen?)...
Now the Moon's up, due East is a tad to the right of it. That very bright 'star' - can't miss it, brightest thing in the sky, after the Moon - is Jupiter - that's roughly South-East at the moment. saw the plough and the w and 5 so far can't believe it
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No cloud here to speak of and I can't see a thing
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No way!!!
I watched that Triffids film! ![]()
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I'm going back out for another look soon. Hope I see more activity this time! I'm in the North West, anyone else?
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nothing here in London - very disappointing
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No way!!!
I watched that Triffids film! ![]() |
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They started last night down here, saw quite a few, it was amazing! Got neck-ache today though!
Sadly too cloudy tonight - enjoy! |
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just got back from looking outside i eventually managed to find the w
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I saw jupiter as well i think
saw the plough and the w and 5 so far can't believe it ![]() ![]() Quote:
I'm going back out for another look soon. Hope I see more activity this time! I'm in the North West, anyone else?
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Saw an amazing one about half an hour ago. It was bright, literally glowing white with a long trail being it. It looked like something out of Armageddon, or was it Deep Impact? One of the asteroid disaster films anyway.
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Typical. It's raining down here in sunny cornwall! Just like eclipse day!!!
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