I'd really like to see the Perseid meteor shower. I read on yahoo today that it is supposed to be most visible tonight. Let me just say that I don't know anything about this kind of stuff
I have two questions.
First, is there any possible way that I could see it... I live in Philadelphia (a city).
Second, if you think that there is any way for me to see it (even with the city lights), which direction should I look? Or does that even matter?
Thanks in advance :]
2007-08-12 17:50:46 · 8 answers · asked by Allie 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
well I tried... unfortunately, my sky is all cloudy...
Great answers though, thanks!
2007-08-12 19:10:39 · update #1
The Perseid Meteor shower should be going on right about now 'til 4:00. Look Northeast. I live around 30 minutes out of Philadelphia [Furlong, PA] so I am in the same situation as you are. It's overcast here, so I don't think we will be able to see much of anything. Darn clouds.
2007-08-12 17:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I saw some meteors, about 7 little ones and one beauty with a colourful tail. The sky was clear last night but it's cloudier today, and apparently the meteor shower will last for a couple more days so you might see something. I'm in the UK by the way. The meteors seemed to be heading from North East to South West - ish.
2007-08-13 10:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to see it as long as you don't have too much ambient light where you are. The best hours to view it tonight are between 11:00 and 3:00 am. It will appear in the northeastern sky.
There's a new moon tonight, which will improve visibility. But if (like me) you live in a really urban area, it's best to drive out a ways for optimum viewing! Good luck!
2007-08-13 00:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by Kris B 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I just got back in from looking at it and I have street lights all around me. (I live in MI by the way). Even with the street lights, I still saw about 1 meteor every two minutes. They are so big and bright the ambient light doesn't matter at all. It's so amazing!!
ALso, I saw more of them when I was looking straight ahead to the horizon..I saw very few looking straight up.
2007-08-13 00:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Daw 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Try going on top of your roof? Look Northeast.
2007-08-13 01:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by A Timelord 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the darker the better look northeast where the sun rises in your area
2007-08-13 00:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by crengle60 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
look to the east and yes in Philly can you see around 1-2 a.m. your time.
2007-08-13 00:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by Michael M 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
northeast...and light pollution will make it harder to see it...-.-...well..i live in los angeles...but it's pretty dark here...hope you see it!! ^^
2007-08-13 00:55:00 · answer #8 · answered by Pineapples aren't quiet Strawberries!! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋