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magical thyme

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3. more info from spaceweather
Tue Jan 3, 2012, 06:07 AM
Jan 2012

"will be visible for two hours early Wednesday, from about 3 to 5 a.m. local times."

Since USA Today couldn't be bothered to tell us which time zone they are referring to above, or the general direction to watch.

http://spaceweather.com/meteors/quadrantids/quadrantids.html

In 2012 forecasters expect the shower to peak around 07:20 UT (02:20 am EST) on Wednesday, January 4. The peak is brief, typically lasting no more than an hour or so, and it does not always occur at the forecasted time, so observers are encouraged to be alert for meteors throughout the early hours of January 4th.

Look to the northeast.

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WOW I can't wait!! I hope I'll see something. Rainbow Sunrise Jan 2012 #1
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more info from spaceweather magical thyme Jan 2012 #3
Ooo. Thank you! Lucinda Jan 2012 #4
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