Posted on Aug 11, 2024

APOD: 2024 August 11 – Animation: Perseid Meteor Shower

Maj William W. 'Bill' Price

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Good morning, Rallypoint, and welcome to today's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). The next Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight and before dawn on Monday, with good viewing conditions for a few days on either side of the peak. Although the moon will be 50% illuminated during the peak of the Perseids this year, it will set around midnight, providing dark skies until dawn — ideal for meteor watching!

It looks like there are a number of livestreams to check out if the weather isn't cooperating where you live. Please share any photos you might be able to capture (and let me know if you'd like me to tag you on this reboot of the daily APOD). Cheers.

APOD: 2024 August 11 – Animation: Perseid Meteor Shower

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Sgt John H.

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Thank you Major. I really appreciate these posts.

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Maj William W. 'Bill' Price

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Thanks for stopping by Sgt John H.. Always good to see your fonts.

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Sgt John H.

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I am in remission now and hoping to stay that way for a while. I have a little more energy so I can get up and catch up with my friends. I have missed your posts.

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APOD: 2024 August 11 – Animation: Perseid Meteor Shower

APOD: 2024 August 11 – Animation: Perseid Meteor Shower

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