Leonid Meteor Shower 2009

Leonid Meteor Shower 2009
"Biggest Meteor Shower of the Modern Age "
Start Time: Tomorrow, November 16 at 11:00pm
End Time: Tuesday, November 17 at 4:00am

Circle Nov. 17 on your calendar, for early that morning a moderate to possibly very strong showing of annual Leonid meteor shower is likely.

The very strong display will favor those living across most of central and eastern Asia. In this region, meteor rates might briefly rise to a few hundred per hour (the time frame for the most intense activity is anticipated sometime around 21:40 GMT).

A far more modest, but still potentially enjoyable display of a few dozen Leonid meteors per hour is expected to favor North America. In the United States and Canada, eastern observers will be particularly well-positioned for maximum activity, expected sometime between 3:30 and 5:30 a.m. EST,


more at: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33589356