Watch the Meteor Shower August 2009. The Meteor Shower this August 2009, also known as Perseid Meteor Shower will be seen this 12th of August 2009. The Perseid Meteor Shower is also called the “Tears of St. Lawrence” because it occurs roughly about the same date as St. Lawrence’s death on August 10.
Astronomers are estimating a Meteor Shower double peak this year for viewers in the eastern portion of North America on Wednesday morning the 12th of August 2009. One peak should occur around 1:00 a.m. EST and the other peak around 5:30 a.m. EST.
