Best local-ish place for seeing the meteor shower tonight?

davidfinsbury · August 2013

Hi all-<div><br></div><div>I am looking for a decent viewing point for the meteor shower tonight. I was thinking of just going to one of the local parks but I imagine there will be too much ambient light. And the trees will get in the way.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyone know of a good place in Zone 1/2/3 for stargazing tonight?</div><div><br></div><div>Incidentally, the International Space Station will also be viewable tonight at 11pm...</div><div><br></div><div>Any ideas appreciated.</div>

Arkady · August 2013

I'm sure no-one will encourage you to use the covered resevoir on Mount View Road, even though it is suitably dark and unobstructed and definitely used by the occasional stargazer, as that would technically be trespass.<br>

davidfinsbury · August 2013

Thanks Arkady.

djmattyoung · August 2013

you'll probably get a great view from either up on Hornsey Lane Bridge over Archway, Up on Alexander Palace or Primose Hill too. <div>Though Mount View Rd is a lot closer. </div>

hlossi · August 2013

it looks quite cloudy though..hope it clears later on...it will be a shame to miss it!<div>I am going to Ally Pally for best view!</div>

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davidfinsbury · August 2013

Thanks for tips all. It was cloudy so we didn't journey out then, alas, the clouds broke around 10.30 while I was having wine and a fag in the garden so watched from there. <div><br></div><div>Saw a couple of twinkles (may have been the wine) but definitely saw the International Space Station glide by, which was cool.</div>

davidfinsbury · August 2013

@hlossi - how was the view? did you get some twinkles?

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