On Wednesday night into Thursday morning was the peak of the Leonids meteor shower. It is one of the best chances to see shooting stars. It happens every year when the Earths orbit passes through the Tempel-Tuttle comet’s particle stream. I had read about it and decided to wake up during the night to see them. I went outside and of course it was really cold but it was a clear night so I was optimistic that I would be able to see a few shooting stars. I waited and waited and I didn’t see a single star. I didn’t want to give up after waiting so long. I felt that as soon as I went inside that that’s when I would have been able to see at least one go by. I decided to go inside and make a hot glass of tea and came back out for one last try before going to bed. I couldn’t believe it when I finally saw one!!!! It went by in less than one second after I had waited close to 45minutes. In the end it was worth it because it’s not something you get to see very often and I was also able to make my wish, which I hope comes true especially after waiting so long to make it….
I remember watching these showers as a kid when I was outside on the lawn chair with my dad. I love these memories and I am always happy when I think about simple times like these!
ReplyDeleteI was going to stay up too, but I didn't. Are you going to watch the full eclipse of the moon? It is coming up soon! I'm definitely staying up for that one! Robert
ReplyDeleteI never had the chance to see something like this. I only remember to see one lunar eclipse, thought, when I was too little. I would like to enjoy some of these things in my life!
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