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The annual Perseid meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through a stream of dusty debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle.
It peaks on Wednesday August 12.
I shouldn't think there would be much debris penetrating the atmosphere, but those lucky enough to be flying above the clouds should keep an eye out for some spectacular sights!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8193769.stm
I'm curious as to why there is no danger. I read of a boy that got hit once in an admittedly freak happening by a small meteor and we know they do hit the earth.
Surely there is a possibility, even very remote, that a plane could be hit. Or is the skin of the plane tough enough to resist a direct hit at 36,000'?
I wouldn't like to find out.
Another storm tonight, for the next few nights.
Geminid, apparently. Sounds like a suppository.
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