Meteor Shower August 2009
Watch out for the Perseid Meteor Shower this August 2009. The Perseid Meteor Shower is also called the “Tears of St. Lawrence” because it occurs roughly about the same date as St. Lawrence’s death on August 10.
When is the best time to watch the meteor shower?
Astronomers are estimating a double peak this year for viewers in the eastern portion of North America on Wednesday morning the 12th of August 2009. One peak should occur around 1:00 a.m. EST and the other peak around 5:30 a.m. EST.
source: Salas Wild Thoughts
