Why?
Because, according to an article to which we will be linking "Meteor showers (are) peaking now, (this) could be a once in a lifetime sighting"
Wow.
Hams will find this especially interesting because they like to bounce signals off the meteor trails -- but that is another story for another time.
In the meantime everyone, Hams (Amateur Radio Operators) or not, should check the skies this weekend for the meteors.
To read more about this, HERE'S THE LINK
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