Phobos/Grunt Watch: Missed It

Mea Culpa:
Not that! Phobos/Grunt still orbits...no, I missed my last chance to see Phobos/Grunt in orbit.

I was playing with my sleep schedule again...I got off work Saturday morning a little early, had two beers and set the alarm clock to rouse me at 1:30PM My team was playing in the NFL's Divisional Playoffs.

It was a great game, won by my San Francisco 49ers in the final seconds. I was elated...and drained...emotionally exhausted. After trailing all game, the New Orleans Saints scored the go-ahead touchdown with 1:37 left in the game. The Niners marched it down the field, amazing passes and catches...and won in front of a rocking packed Candlestick Park. 97 seconds of awesome!

During the game, my twitter feed was rockin' too. Plenty of 49er Fan Hyperbole, and lots of Phobos/Grunt tweets.

I had Real Time Satellite Tracking running in another tab, and I was looking forward to my last chance to view a Phobos/Grunt pass before the inevitable.

I woke up 10 minutes after the probe passed over the DaveCave...just damn!


The Latest Phobos/Grunt Info:
Spaceflight101's latest reentry data

Add @drspacejunk to your twitter stream, she giving great tips on safety should Phobos/Grunt's debris land in your area:

#Reentrytips No 1: DO NOT TOUCH FRAGMENTS RT @yearoffun Tell me, @drspacejunk, what should I do if #phobosgrunt lands nearby?

 #Reentrytips No 2: the spacecraft fragments are legally the property of Russia, and you cannot sell them on eBay. #PhobosGrunt @PhG_Reentry

#Reentrytips No 3: Keep animals and household pets secure. The sonic booms will cause them to panic. #PhobosGrunt @PhG_Reentry

#Reentrytips No 4: If #PhobosGrunt or parts of it land near you, notify the relevant authorities. In Australia - state emergency services

About 9 hours to go...

Stay tuned!