So like i said, i watched the meteor shower that occured the night of April 24. I was pretty disappointed. The news had built up this meteor shower so much that i was expecting a spectacular show and i saw two shooting stars throughout the whole night. This might have something to do that i live in the middle of campus where there is lots of light. Maybe if i would have been out in the country where i had a little better view of the sky, i could have seen more. I guess that i shouln't be too disappointed since i was only looking up at the sky with the naked eye. I searched for tips on how to easily watch a meteor shower and i now realize that if i would have done this beforehand, i might have had a better experience.

How can I best view a meteor shower?
If you live near a brightly lit city, drive away from the glow of city lights and toward the constellation from which the meteors will appear to radiate.

Even though i did not have a mind-blowing experience on that April night, some people around the country did have some excitement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVIxkmaMtRA&NR=1

Why can't something exciting like this happen in Huntsville, Tx every now and then.