"Tonight, tonight, won't be just any night..."

Those who follow the activity in the night sky are preparing for a special weekend of stargazing. Those who follow the traditions of the Church calendar will not be surprised, as the eve of the feast of Saint Lawrence (that is, the night before August 10) is considered the ideal for the viewing of shooting stars. The skies in the Middle Atlantic region will be mostly clear tonight. My spot is picked out just northwest of Baltimore.

For those who miss it, the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on Sunday and Monday. Close enough.