2007-08-11 14:14:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
i live in mississippi btw so will i even be able to see it?
2007-08-11 14:16:51 · update #1
i live in a very small town so i can basically look up at the sky and see it from any part in my town
2007-08-11 14:21:41 · update #2
The meteor shower will begin on Sunday, August 12 around 9pm local time (no matter which time zone you are in) and will go through Monday, August 13 around dawn. The best time to watch is closer to midnight or later to see the most meteors. To see the shower look towards the Northeast Horizon so if you are in Mississippi look towards North Carolina. Make sure you are about an hour outside of any major city in a rural part of town so that there are no lights to interfere with the show. Good Luck!
2007-08-11 14:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by Charlotte C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is everywhere and is already going on. The meteor stream is hitting the half of the Earth between midnight and noon the next day. Just before dawn Earth's rotation puts you in the best position, but any time after local midnight and you should see some from almost anywhere on Earth, except far south places like Australia, southern South America and southern Africa which are not going to get a good show. These are northern hemisphere meteors.
2007-08-11 21:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Perseids are occurring now, but the best time is supposed to be after midnight Sunday, 8/12. Go anyplace you can away from the city lights (go north and east if possible). The meteors will be in any part of the sky, but will seem to eminate from Perseus, which, just around and after midnight will be coming up in the northeastern sky. You do not have to look that direction...the meteors can appear anywhere, it's just that if you "follow them back" their path will lead you to Perseus. Oh, and take liquids and (believe it or not) some warmer clothes--even during summer mornings can be cool.
2007-08-11 21:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by David A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was an article in The NY times that said the shower would be on the 12th and 13th at 9:00 I believe. Also there is a total lunar eclipse on the 20th. Have fun stargazing :D
2007-08-11 21:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Violet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be able to see it. It'll be northwest of the Perseids and Mars, starting the main event at about 9 PM of August 12th and going on to peak before dawn on August 13.
2007-08-11 21:19:17 · answer #5 · answered by shmux 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you can probably see it if you head to a dark area around town. It's tomorrow night which is Sunday the 12th at 9ish all the way to the next day's morning!
2007-08-11 21:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a clear sky aug 11 th and 12th, look up at night and wala,
2007-08-11 21:21:23 · answer #7 · answered by JJ J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aug 10-12
try somewhere more secluded, away from a city where less population is likely. if you have clear visibility plan on seeing 1-2 every minute
2007-08-11 21:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by jmitch 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the article says you can see the shower late sunday to early monday regardless of timezone
2007-08-11 21:21:17 · answer #9 · answered by SCAH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFtMXI2N3ZvBF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEX3MDMzk2NTQ1MTAzBHNlYwNmcm9udCBwYWdlBHNsawNGUC1Ub2RheUludA--?qid=20070712152959AAl7isw&fr=hp
It's this weekend.... So I guess tonight and tomorrow night?
2007-08-11 21:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by shtinkynoodles 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋