Romantic Star-Gazing: Perseid Meteor Shower August 11

Perseid Meteor Shower Visible August 11-12, 2009
Want a great romantic date; how about star-gazing all cuddled up on a blanket at the beach? And just for you, the Perseid meteor shower, plays tonight. The Perseids are debris from comet Swift-tuttle, and are located near the constellation Perseus, the hot Greek hero guy who slew Medusa and gorgon and saved the damsel Andromeda. The Perseids are visible in August each year. This year August 11-12 will have best viewing from midnight - 5am.
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