I've read everywhere that the best times are the 12th and 13th, but I'd like to book a stay at a campsite on the 11th (which is a more convenient Saturday) to watch instead. Assuming the same weather conditions as Sunday, will there be anything to see? How much? When on Saturday night will be the best to watch?
2007-07-23 09:31:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The Perseid meteor shower has a very broad peak, so there is usually a lot of activity for several days before and after the maximum. As always, you will see more meteors after the radiant (in the constellation Perseus) is above the horizon (after midnight), but again, there are so many meteors in the Perseids that you can see them all night. Good luck!
2007-07-23 09:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you get away from the city lights. In most cities you will only see a few per hour. Get out at least 15-20miles into the countryside and find a place to look towards the northeast. Under dark skies you could see as many as 40-70 per hour.
2007-07-23 17:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by siriusdoggy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can see some a day or two early or late, but you will see fewer.
2007-07-23 16:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋