2007-08-12 13:30:51 · 5 answers · asked by edsu94 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It's looking pretty cloudy right now. It's supposed to clear up overnight, and the shower peak is between 2-4am. I would wait until later, and then drive towards Snoqualmie Pass on I-90, or east on Hwy 2 until you're over the foothills away from city lights.
2007-08-12 17:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by knowmeansknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on sky conditions, and especially in your area - mountains. The goal is to reduce the lighting effects of city lights - so a very clear unfoggy, undusty, unhazy sky means you don't have to drive as far. In your case, if you get beyond a mountain so you are in the shadow of the city lights, it happens faster. Plan on 20 miles and look up and let your eyes adapt. If you see a black sky and tonnes of stars, great, if not drive for another 20-30 minutes. Get away from super highway interchanges and shopping malls also.
2007-08-12 13:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need to drive far enough away that you are not bothered by the ambient lights of the city.
2007-08-12 13:36:43 · answer #3 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go vertically upwards about 60 miles and you'll be much closer to the action. ;)
2007-08-12 13:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was really disappointed by the showers cuz i was in the city
2007-08-13 10:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by MARiE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋