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[VintageKrug]

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

[YorkshireTraveller]

Absolutley no danger to aircraft whatsoever.

[VintageKrug]

Another meteor shower just about to start….!

[LuganoPirate]

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′?

[VintageKrug]

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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