Space Weather News for August 12, 2002<br />http://www.spaceweather.com<br /><br />This week is a good time for sky watchers in the United States to see a<br />bright spaceship: the International Space Station (ISS). The station will<br />appear in evening skies over North America often between now and August<br />17th. It's easy to spot, if you know when and where to look. Follow the<br />links at spaceweather.com for details.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the annual Perseid meteor shower is underway. The shower peaks<br />on August 12th and 13th. Step outside after dark on Monday and you might<br />spot a rare and colorful Perseid Earthgrazer. Better yet, set your alarm<br />to ring before local dawn on Tuesday. You could see dozens or hundreds of<br />shooting stars then.