Quadrantid meteor shower tonight

[Pete]

I know it's too cold for thermometers to work, but this is an interesting shower at a convenient time - 9pm to 2am. The forecast is for clear with the breeze dropping around 9, so if you can find a sheltered spot........

I'll be out tonight but since I've still got a virus it won't be for too long.

Here's the Space Weather alert I received:

Space Weather News for Jan. 3, 2008
http://spaceweather.com

METEOR SHOWER: Earth is about to pass through a stream of dusty debris from near-Earth asteroid 2003 EH1, producing the annual Quadrantid meteor shower. Forecasters expect a brief but intense peak of 50+ meteors per hour over Earth's northern hemisphere sometime between 0200 UTC and 0700 UTC on Friday morning, Jan. 4th. (Subtract 5 hours to convert UTC to EST.) The timing favors observers in the eastern USA, Europe and western parts of Asia. Winter storms frequently hide this shower from observers on the ground. To avoid such problems, a team of astronomers led by Peter Jenniskens of the SETI Institute plan to fly a plane above the clouds where they can train their cameras on the Quadrantids. Their data may reveal whether asteroid 2003 EH1 is the fragment of a broken-apart comet. Visit http://spaceweather.com for sky maps and more information.

[ASSNE Prime]

I did see that Pete, and then thought about the cold...
Thanks for the reminder, I think I will step outside for a bit tonight. I received a nice cigar for Christmas and the two activities will go nicely together!

[Galactus]

I've got a cold that has been worsening, if the wind dies out, I may be out tonight, otherwise, I'm in for the night

[ASSNE Prime]

There's some bug going around... Pete had it, I had it, hope you feel better soon

[Pete]

I'm told the version of the virial infection I have lasts 3 to 4 weeks! Screw it. I was out last night from 18:30 to 00:45. Report to follow.

[ASSNE Prime]

Pete you are da man! I'll look forward to your report.

I had a heat problem at one of my houses last night so I didn't get to enjoy the meteors or the cigar. But I got a good chill anyways!

[Rotorhead]

The Quadrantids are tough. The radiant was barely clear of my horizon, and well-illuminated by the Fall River light dome. I was out for about a half hour and saw exactly none.

[ASSNE Prime]

Bob M wrote

I was out for about a half hour and saw exactly none.

But that brisk air sure was invigorating right? Last night sure was a tough one to be out...