The Mp said it will provide a little rock and roll - something to take note of. Apparently, the comet that shed the material that will rain down on that Friday night, did its passes back in 1898-1917 and this will be the first time we will pass thru the debri-field that was laid down approx 100 years ago. The unknown factor is whether it laid down dust or sand grain-sized bits or whether it laid down pea gravel or larger bits. This is the test. This will help solidify my confidence factor in Mp's abilities. I am pretty impressed so far - we will see how this goes. I expect to have my final preps in place at that time and will be with family deep in the heart of the earth (just kidding). I will, however, be up to watch it. I love that kind of thing.
Here is a link to and an excerpt from the article:
http://www.universetoday.com/111474/may-meteor-storm-alert-all-eyes-on-the-sky/#ixzz30GEKYMnV
On Friday night/early Saturday May 23-24 skywatchers across the U.S. and southern Canada may witness the birth of a brand new meteor shower. If predictions hold true, Earth will pass through multiple tendrils of dust and pebbly bits left behind by comet 209P/LINEAR, firing up a celestial display on par with the strongest showers of the year. Or better.
Peter Jenniskens of the SETI Institute, who predicted a possible meteor storm associated with comet 209P/LINEAR. Credit: NASA
Read more: http://www.universetoday.com/111474/may-meteor-storm-alert-all-eyes-on-the-sky/#ixzz31421usE4
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