Look at Sky to Night
Between midnight 3 AM Tue18 November 2009 the Earth will pass through debris from the Tempel-Tuttle comet trail, producing the Leonid Meteor Shower. It looks as if Katmandu may have a clear sky, giving a good opportunity to see this event if you can get away from city lights. To see meteorites, lie back in a chair or on a blanket, look to the east and let your eyes adjust to the darkness. Don't try to follow the meteors with binoculars; they move too fast for that. You can expect to see a shooting star every 2-3 minutes between midnight and 3 AM. We Nepalese People seldom get the opportunity to appreciate nature. If your kids have never had the chance to see a night sky with no city lights, let alone a meteor, this is an experience they’ll remember.