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Originally Posted by Blue Skies
Yep, you're most likely too far south. If the radiant doesn't clear your horizon you don't see the shower. I know the Perseids get a lot of press as it is a good shower and it occurs during the northern hemisphere summer (which means they wont freeze to death in the snow) but poor us down here miss out. (one day I'll get up to there to watch them, my sister has the perfect place away from light pollution in the US.)
Best to try some other showers that we do get to see down here, such as the eta Aquarids in early May and the Geminids around Dec 13/14. The Orionids in October usually throws some good fireballs even if rates are lowish.
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Thanks to Jacquie and Daniel.
Yep, Right time, wrong place every time I think. Yes, I will take your suggestions of other showers and find an optimum viewing area.
Much appreciated.
Rodney