2006-08-12 12:29:05 · 9 answers · asked by Luis 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
After midnight, you're on the side of the Earth that's facing forward in the direction of its orbit. So it's sorta the same reason why more bugs hit the windshield of your car than hit the back window.
2006-08-12 12:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 31⤊ 11⤋
It actually depends on where the meteor shower is located - I have seen some that were better right after dark.
2006-08-12 19:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by yep 2 · 6⤊ 6⤋
after midnight your location has rotated to the leading side where the meteorites are, this means you see them better because they are being run into by the side of the planet you are on.
2006-08-12 19:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 4⤋
the earth is at it's "apogee" in it's rotation away from the sun...facing out into space.
2006-08-12 19:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by R J 7 · 10⤊ 5⤋
hi, its better see at midnight because it is really dark and the stars are so bright at midnight. I love watching the meteor shower at midnight its so beautiful.
2006-08-12 21:49:27 · answer #5 · answered by wolf_girl_20_45801 1 · 3⤊ 14⤋
because we see the city light and its clear to see at night....
2006-08-12 20:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by Ishu 1 · 3⤊ 13⤋
Less light pollution.
2006-08-12 20:08:52 · answer #7 · answered by shmux 6 · 3⤊ 15⤋
because it's darker....duh!
2006-08-12 19:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 8⤊ 30⤋
because you are restricted in your vision by the city lights etc, the further out into the countryside you go, the better
2006-08-12 19:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by TIGER_TELEGRAPH 2 · 7⤊ 22⤋