which do you think it the better light show and why
2007-08-13 10:23:19 · 7 answers · asked by Mercury 2010 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Hi. They travel in the same orbit but one is opposite to the Earth's orbit and have a higher speed of entry. The Leonids are therefore more spectacular (approaching the Earth and with a higher speed) than the Perseids.
2007-08-13 17:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Leonids are a lot more variable than the Perseids. Most years they're a pretty minor shower, but every few years they put on a special show that can't be equaled. The Perseids are the most consistently good shower, year after year, decade after decade, though the Geminids in December come close.
2007-08-13 17:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always had better weather (colder, but better) for the Geminids, so that is usually a better show for me. One year I'll see a good Perseids show! Last night there was some cloud cover but I still got to see a few--and one of those bright wormburner types near the horizon that are so cool. But I had to stay in the city this time and there were too many clouds--but maybe I can see a few more tonight.
2007-08-13 17:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what year it is.. In1999-2000, the Leonids were spectacular. The y reaally were a "shower" with several meteors visible simultaneously. This spectacle lasted for over an hour.`
2007-08-13 17:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by Renaissance Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Leonids can be more spectacular as the following accounts testify.
2007-08-13 17:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by brucebirchall 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the perseids sucked last night for me
2007-08-13 18:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by brandon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-13 17:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by NInnyhammer 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋