What's Up for Aug. 2009? Meteors!

[jackster110025]

i saw that on my driveway at 2 in the morning it was really cool!

[tgz1000]

Email hoax about mars being big and bright?

[drago7654321]

for the first time in my life i saw a meteor!

I AM SO ANTISIPATED! YAAAAAAAAAAY!

[JadeW100]

have they stopped in the uk yet coz i didnt get to see them

[adobemoviemaker]

does the perseid show in northern california please reply

[LTosiris]

Yes in the entire northern hemisphere!

[phandong1985]

It's suck, I couldn't see it at all cuz Seattle so cloudy this week! Maybe I can catch this weekend hopefully it won't ended.

[1281natrapS]

Yeah, Here is Pennsylvania it was all Cloudy...Ruined my night..

[lofgrhcp]

i saw alot last night and three that were really big and bright red

[LostInWonderland]

I saw about 30 last night, from like 11:40 - 3:10am. I saw an amazing one that turned red.

[Scripp]

SpongebobLover this meteor shower happens every year.....

The comet that creates the dust in space only comes around once about every 130 years.

But we pass through this debris every year at this time.

Look up Meteor showers 1009 on google .. there are going to be about 3 more major meteor showers this year.

[aracely842]

it wasss wayy to cloudyy!!!!

:( when is the nextt one,,

mabyee ill have beter luck,

[Scripp]

RELAX this meteor shower lasts about 2 weeks. You will still see meteors tonight and for about the next 5 nights. Each night will be less and less but there will be more than just an average night for sure.

[SpongebobL0VER]

I missed it!

I can't beleive I could be so stupid!

Damn!

I feel asleep!

How many years until the next?

[weetabixHEED2009]

15 billion years my friend lol!!!!!!

no joking didn't she say theres one next year????

[Raptor22f]

Last night was awesome! Shower lasted 1 and a half hour , I saw probably more than 40!

[sk8erdude7456]

dude i stayed up last night and in half an hour i saw like 30 of them

[Laurinda15]

MAN, it was cloudy and so is today :/

no luck for me this time :(

[cobaltstraights]

I trust NASA to deliver accurate information about as much as I trust BAYER to keep me healthy.

I'll listen to reports from a space research program when that program ISN'T funded and controlled by the United States government.

[andrewln2010]

I was out on my back deck in Indianapolis with my little sister and we were out for about 40 mins maybe and we saw at least 15, couple huge ones.. it's absouletly amazing:)

[Ismelllikeonions]

Its like a lazer show in So.California!!!, i almost got hit by one!!!!

[daswada9]

they burn in the atmosphere

[KmazzFilms]

i saw it FREAKEN AWSOME i want to stay up late until 2 to 4 if i can you see there meteors/Orion Constalation/ Venus/ Mars mabey even ju;piter and neptune

[speedstakerguy]

hmmm nothing sofar..

[SachikoSCB]

im about to go out and see if i can see them!

[Trinitrotoluene101]

not many here. Its really strange actualy... so my neibor's dog barks, and a milisecond later a meteor Burns up across the sky. It happened Twice!!! the rest were pretty cool, although i have to admit. last night there was a huge meteor, it almost look Green, a green Blur.

[TheShowmasterX8]

what can u guys say bout miami?

[lilgirlfun12221]

Maryland is over cast. I'm missing my first meteor shower.

[articbound34]

will it show today on the 13 for indiana

[kkkkkkatherine]

Overcast in Pittsburgh, PA :(

[cutiefarmas]

that sucks!

[vc821030]

will it be show in the LA?? if so when it will be?

[JokerGirl2012]

its not gonna show in la because of all the lights if you wanna c them i would suggest getting away from the lights pack some coffe a blanket and maybe a pillow and go to the country for a while :) good luck ive ceen it a couple times and its really really REALLY KEWL

[chilipepa1023]

REally cloudy in New England )=

[D1rtyraver]

really cloudy in old england, too.

[disturbedmusicplayer]

any in north america

[bikram1122]

Will in happen in Winnipeg, Manitoba ?

[tsui921again]

seen a few here in northern ireland=)

[sakamami94]

in new york america...will it happen tonight on august 13?

[SgtdawnFTW9000]

i havent seen anyone and im in sweden

[Styylie]

I just saw one meteor out by my house in Norway. Really awesome! =)

[tynieboyz]

Im in Edinburgh(Scotland) and the sky is perfect tonight. I have been out for the past 2 hours (it's now 00:30am) and i've seen about 20 or so meteors, amazing looking meteors, the colours are fantastic.

[Melforx]

f*ckin' clouds! didnt't see anything yet :'(

[kirox777]

lmao same here

[jami961]

thats really cool ima watch them..=)

[22oktobar]

I saw 3-4 in Serbia, now clouds...

[kollenw9000i]

fuck... it's raining here right now...

[LitalienJoey]

So we are August 12 here and it is 18:44. Was it this morning or tomorrow morning (August 13) because it says in the video August 12 and August 13 in the description.

[JPLnews]

The main night was August 12, but August 13 was just about as good. You'll see some meteors from this shower every night for a week or more on either side of these dates. Plus there are other minor meteor showers.Keep an eye out, Jane (saw only 1 in LA, but it was a very bright one)

[musicguy118]

clouds here god damit

[phsyconut]

North UK, clouds! AHH!

[chaozxtreme]

Lol wee hours.

Clear here in Scotland, not seen anything yet though.

23:37 here

[kenorb2]

23:35 damn clouds in London!

[deoxus]

well its half moon here so its alittle harder to see but i managed to see 5 within a hour

[uckerebesburun]

00:20 in germany... nothing.. damn clouds..

[22oktobar]

Are you sure tulhinha? Still waiting....

[tulhinha]

we have moon today...cant see nothin

[N3WMONK3YCR3W]

what are these things ? what do they do ?

[22oktobar]

I waiting it is 23:36 hope i will see them at 00:00. Europe. Jane, are they gonna be visible at 00:00? ty

[Ther3tr0]

Too bad that the sky isnt clear right now in germany :/ Cant see anything but dark grey clouds.

[Caralho1608]

I think it's visible everywhere in the northen hemisfere, as long as you watch it from 2 - 4 am of your country's time, because that's when you'll be facing the shower.

[JPLnews]

Great answer! Thanks! Jane

PS you might see some Earth grazers close to the horizon before Perseus rises. (aka 8-11 p.m. your local time. That's when I way my one and only Perseid last night!

[22oktobar]

Im in europe, when i will be able to see meteors now is 11:16 pm?

[JPLnews]

Yup, look now and then even after midnight Good luck!! Let us know if you see any! Jane

[steelleel]

i've seen 6 of them today! it was awesome~!!!

[xhaylea]

omg ur lucky :( i aint seen any, im in UK leeds btw 22:17 here atm.

[sashathepanda]

Im In london, UK too

what time Is It meant to be here?

[JPLnews]

Wow, 5 more than I saw! :-) Jane

[avecee]

i was awake until 4 on the computer last night , and i just found this out today lol

[Allexxx96]

Im in romania can i see them at 2 am? pls tell me

[beebrooke94]

yeaa you can! I watched them last night at 12:00 a.m. til 1:30 then I fell asleep in my field! lol

[JPLnews]

You must have been outstanding in your field :-) Glad you made it that late!! Jane

[JPLnews]

Yes!! Good Luck!  jane

[Allexxx96]

Its 01:11 Now and i'm so sad that there are clouds outside...

now i hope they will dissappear till 2 am

i checked the weather forecast and only in this night are clouds i'm sooo sad right now...

[BballerTails24]

I saw some last night! Why couldn't it be a meteor storm, that would have been a show.

Too bad we won't be able to see the Leonid Shower in November, predicted 500 shooting stars an hour, mostly visible to Asia.

Our solar system doesn't seem so deadly anymore.

Can anyone tell me when Earth will be in the danger zone again, w/ possible collision courses w/ asteroids and the passing of thick comet trail debris.

When is this rock going to start running into stuff again, where it touches down!

[BballerTails24]

and don't give me that 2012 bs.

[bladesofchaos95]

im in rochester, ny. would i see them or not??

[JPLnews]

Yes if it is clear and dark! jane

[xhaylea]

Hi, will i see them where i am, I am in leeds :)

i really want to see them. If so, what times?

thankss x

[xhaylea]

Hey could you please answer me, will i be able to see it where i am (near Leeds) and at what times??

[JuanchoC2112]

that's only on the north hemisphere?? FUCKKKKKK!!!!!

[TheCharleycat]

its suppose to pass in my area so i staying up to see it

[smiley7420]

i just seen it around 4 am it was cool

[yoska529]

i am in Houston Texas, would i able to see them this nigth, please somebody tell me

[Sarah7661]

yeah, I'm about two hours south or southeast (?) from you, and i saw some.

[TheSWORDOFTRUTH12]

Yes

[DCecil21]

Will I be able to see them where I am? I live in western Michigan, Muskegon specifically. I would LOVE to be able to see this first hand. Please reply back A.S.A.P. or at your earliest convenience. THANKS!

[TheSWORDOFTRUTH12]

Yes

[xhaylea]

Hey, will the meteor shower be happening near leeds, if so, at around what time? please reply, thanks!

xx

[Chelseafctillidie1]

yh it will round 2-4 am

[TheSWORDOFTRUTH12]

Yes, 2 am

[linutas]

i think the sky will be clear !

[speedstakerguy]

wait so.... after 12 tonight the meteor shower will show? In the morning of august 13th..? OMG i do not wana miss that :)

[JPLnews]

Both morning of 12th (that is over now) and morning of the 13th. Good luck!

[speedstakerguy]

thanks! i wana see the planets lol

[amine10rj]

Keep your eyes towards North East away from city lights, its gonna be Awesome.

[purplemarisa]

we saw a few shooting stars and a meteor!!! it was awesome!

[JPLnews]

No specific time zone, just best to watch after midnight on your own local time. :-)

[DJdext]

I read between 9 amd 11pm tonight since the moon is too bright once it rises. Is this right? Also I live in Houston TX. Do I expect to see any tonight?

[RiotYourFeelings]

aw, that sucks :(

[NerdyALy11]

Last night I saw the meteor showers from my front yard and bedroom window; just amazing. :)

But it was also difficult due to some lights in the street and passing cars. Next time I'm gonna have to go somewhere verrry dark.

[gamergert]

Go out a few miles into the country and park on some random road where you can't see a light at all. It'll be worth it.

[JPLnews]

Next year, there is no bright moon either. I'd get far from the city lights and really enjoy it!

[sezzi1991]

ive been watching the perseids meteor shower for years now and their just amazing even though it causes a strain on my neck its worth it :D

[LteeP]

LOL ME TOO HAHA

my neck was bad the next morning....

but i saw 3 perseids and 2 were UBBER awesome.....

[JPLnews]

Wow! congratulations!!

[Nukoca]

Excuse me... but could you specify time zones?

[JPLnews]

just after midnight where ever you are!

[Nukoca]

Cool! :)

[kopures]

When wud this be visable in GMT central time?

[JPLnews]

Just after midnight where you live

[JKQ666]

they say midnight so do they mean 12;00 am weds (as in already passed) or do they technically mean 12:00am thursday which wud be late wenesday night?im so confused. HELP

[AbdcOnTheLookOut]

they say morning hours of august 13 too. so around midnight tonight and thru 5 am

[JPLnews]

Yup!  And you'll see some the week or two before and the week or two after the main shower. Not many, tho! I only saw one from near NASA JPL Pasadena, CA (It is very light polluted around here)

[JPLnews]

This year both nights are good - so Wed morning (already past) or Thursday morning. Good luck!

[morganad07]

can i see it from london

[JPLnews]

Try to get away from the lights where wver you are. :-)

[JPLnews]

Yes, but better with no city lights.

[bizurieta]

can yu see it from nc ?

[SaltyDawg154]

Yes if the weather permits. Late night around midnight until 5 am.

[JPLnews]

Yup

[scrappycoco246]

I didn't knew that xD

[jenifyer]

No, unfortunately I did not see any meteors. : ( It's roughly a 40 minute drive just to get out of city limits, too.

[jenifyer]

I wonder if Las Vegas is too bright to see these meteors...but I'm stolked and definitely will not miss out on this! Maybe I can see some faint ones. :D

[JPLnews]

LV is pretty bright!  Did you see any?

[adobemoviemaker]

i so phsyched about tonite i live in northern california so it s supposed to be cool

[JPLnews]

Any luck??

[aberyf]

im gonna watch them! hope theres no clouds tonight...

[gmjyuir2]

could not watch it. New York was cloudly last night.

[RestlessZion]

I watched it a few times...I was very impressed. beautiful! I will check it out tonite.

[gamefan1997]

im in the the south east of of michigan USA.

[AlexNorthampton]

I saw about 4 perseids shoot across my house last night while I sat in my garden at 1am in Northampton, UK.

[JPLnews]

Nice!!

[pspben123productions]

would i be able to see it ? as i am from the south east of england

[JPLnews]

Yes, if it is clear and you don't have too many bright street lights

[keyboardarctica]

Spotted in Southern part of Norway!

[krazefrogg]

will america have some tonite

[coldmuch]

anyone from singapore spotted any ?

[jemar120011]

its cloudy hereT_T

[ChristWolves]

Anticipating here in Malaysia! Good luck mate... =)

[ahardyfan]

its at its peak tonight if the sky is clear nort easterly

[logue1608]

Isn't there supposed to be more tonight?

[Floppix01]

Ye and tomorrow

I think

[JPLnews]

Yes!

[A1ll9e5n]

I hope I can see some in Asia.....what time is it do I suppose to watch it here...is it 2 a.m too????

[JPLnews]

Yes 2 a.m. your local time. :-) tonight too!

[evilskill3r2]

will we be able to see any in san diego if so wen and around wat time?

[xhaylea]

its on tonight aswell, early hours of morning, I THINK? im a lil unsure lol..

[x13eeyore13x]

i saw 3 last night!!! right after the fireworks show was finished there were loads... i was watching them with my friends... i'm soo pleased that i saw them becuase i have ALWAYS missed them before =D

[DoctorPlay]

Yo what's up with them breastasists baby. Whats up?

[xyingweix]

Oh my goood!!! I'm so sub-ing to you!!!

[chsthewall]

i cant see shit... its too foggy here in San Diego right now... its 1:30AM .... this sux :(

[txstoryteller]

Great vid; five stars!

[janehoustonjones]

Thanks!  Jane

[WookieeCookies]

This is so awesome! I will be out that morning fo-sho! Hope they are visible in Houston. Usually have terrible skies, Haha. But I guess you don't need a real clear sky to see a meteor shower!

[janehoustonjones]

Clear skies definitely help, but dark skies help the most. Good luck in Houston!

[TheWaterlilyjaguar]

Jane, I'm a little confused; is the best viewing Tues night/Wed morning, or Wed night-Thurs morning?

[janehoustonjones]

Both are equally good. since there will be a large third quarter moon out look away fromthe moon, or even try before moonrise (before midnight). You'll see some! Even this weekend you should see some Perseids!

[karenS45]

I'll be watching. :)

[innerJAG]

I'm so glad I subscribed to this channel. Thanks Jane!

[JPLnews]

You're welcome! There are so many great videos JPL puts on YouTube. And all the JPL spacecraft are on Twitter too!

[janehoustonjones]

You're welcome! The July What's Up podcast is really nice and about the Milky Way, which is still a great thng to look at this month too! I especially like that one with many of the first sketches of the Milky Way!

[JPLnews]

Look away from bright moon and the darker your skies, the more meteors you will see. Good luck! You'll even see some (just a few) this weekend if you are looking towards Perseus. Jane

[digitalimpulse]

Thanks again JPL. I've never seen a meteor shower sadly. I hope I am able to see this one (been raining here for like 2 weeks) and if I really don't need a telescope that sounds awesome!

[janehoustonjones]

Hope the rain clears up in time for the Perseids. The week before and after Aug 12 will show some Perseids - now as many, but some, if you are lucky and have some clear skies! Jane