November? It's THE LEONIDS

For years in November and April, which coincidentally collided with COMDEX and NAB conventions in Las Vegas, the Leonids meteor showers always forced a group of us away from the convention activities. Our mission was to grab a thermos of hot coffee, blankets, cameras, field glasses and get away from the bright lights of the Strip and into the desert. Several miles outside Vegas where the hills block a large amount of the light pollution, we found the perfect spot where the desert darkness would give us a front row seat to watch one of the world's greatest lightshows: The Leonoid Meteor Showers. Over the years we've taken several people along for the show. While normally windy and colder than hell, is has been an enjoyable time to spend with our friends.

Well this week, our buddies at However we diehards should not be disappointed because: "The sparkling stars of northern winter will be on full display, along with Saturn and the full Moon, and you might spot a few meteors, too."

If we get any pictures, we'll put them up.