Did I Miss the Quadrantid Meteor Shower in Kansas on Wednesday Morning?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Quadrantid meteor shower, specifically its visibility in Kansas on Wednesday morning. Participants share their plans and experiences related to watching the meteor shower, including predictions about meteor rates and the impact of moonlight on visibility.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions a prediction of 100 meteors per hour during the shower and notes that moonlight will not interfere with visibility.
  • Another participant expresses a playful intention to catch a meteor on their tongue.
  • Several participants indicate their plans to watch the meteor shower, with one expressing concern about waking up early for work.
  • A humorous comment is made about the likelihood of being occupied in the bathroom during the meteor shower.
  • Two participants share information about a NASA live camera feed from Huntsville, Alabama, but express that it does not compare to watching the event live.
  • Some participants express disappointment about missing the meteor shower, with one noting they woke up too late.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share a general interest in the meteor shower, but there is no consensus on whether they were able to observe it, as some express disappointment about missing it.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences and plans are based on personal schedules and expectations, which may vary widely. There is no detailed discussion on the scientific aspects of the meteor shower itself.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in astronomy, meteor showers, or community discussions about celestial events may find this thread engaging.

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From 2:00 until 4:00 Wednesday morning there will be a meteor shower in Kansas that will be visible from South Jersey. I will be out there watching Evo dodge the bigger ones. The prediction is for 100 meteors per hour and moonlight will not wash out the show.
 
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I'm going to try to catch one on my tongue!
 
Definitely going to try to check this out. Still need to get up early for work, so I'm hoping I'll have some in between time, or just deal with it.
 
If I'm up at that hour, I will be in the bathroom. :redface:
 
edward said:
NASA will have a live camera feed from Huntsville Alabama.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-msfc

Somehow that is just not the same :rolleyes:

You know Edward, there is just one thing better than watching this live feed and that's watching it on dial-up. :smile:
 
Disappointed that I was unable to catch it.
 
When I woke up it was already 4:30 AM bummer
 

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