2012 Geminids report
by Dave Huestis
I observed with Alex from his dark sky in Glocester, RI.
We started at 9pm and went thru 11pm. Alex had school the next day.
I showed up around 8:45 pm and Alex came out and immediately began to observe.
I had to unload my chaise lounge, blanket, sleeping bag, etc. By the time I had settled in to observe Alex already had 15 meteors in about 15 minutes. Temp was 23 degrees.
My total from 9-11pm was 37. That bright one, which travelled to the northwest below Cass was at about 10:15 pm or thereabouts. Just a little dimmer than Jupiter. I'd say about 2.5 mag or so.
We did have some high thin stuff around, but it did not reduce our numbers.
I had every intent to observe again when I got home, but decided not to.
That last hour I observed did not seem to be increasing to a higher peak. I've since heard some other reports that indicate the same perception.
