2007-08-11 16:33:43 · 4 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
You can get that information from http://www.heavens-above.com or http://www.astronomy.com
However, if you just want to view the Perseid meteor shower, you don't need to have Perseus in view, just look up and the meteors will streak across the sky. The best viewing is after midnight and the peak is on Sunday night/Monday morning.
2007-08-11 16:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by N E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One or two hand-widths above the horizon in the northeast. Meteors will show up all over the sky, though. Their trails will point back at Perseus, by the way.
2007-08-11 16:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by Tom K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Northeast. It doesn't really matter where in the sky you watch; meteors can appear anywhere. Just watch where it's darkest, usually straight up. It's probably best not to stare directly at the radiant in Perseus , because meteors there leave short trails.
2007-08-11 16:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another good place to get current constellation maps for your zip code is http://www.wunderground.com/sky/index.asp
Weather Underground.
2007-08-11 18:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by hmmmm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋