Ooh, you know, the Geminid Meteor Shower is happening right now, and it's supposed to be
spectacular. There'll be a new moon on the 12th, which will coincide with the densest part of the shower. Should be an awesome night for skywatching.
Here's what you do. Find a field somewhere WELL out of town. Take plenty of blankets and a big thermos full of hot tea or coffee or chocolate or whatever it is you kids drink these days. Couple of pillows.
You know for the scientific value of the event.
