can i becuzz it startes in like an hour and i dont have a ride to a lake
2007-08-12 19:46:02 · 2 answers · asked by BB i 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
As a rule, meteor showers are best viewed under clear, dark skies, from about one to three hours after midnight, local time.
Midmonth brings one observing highlight —
the Perseid meteor shower peaks on Aug 13th – The shower activity can be seen through-out the sky, but the comet’s tail- which is creating the shower, is moving thru the Constellation Cassiopeia (the “w” shape) North, North-East.
Locate the Big Dipper which is high in the North West & look to your left moving towards a “W” constellation located in the Milky Way.
However, if you usually see the moon from your house, then keep your eyes tuned to the skies on Aug 28th if you can - to view the moon eclipse
Sky maps offers information, & you can download a text calender of events, as well as a Sky Map for either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere
2007-08-12 20:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by dollycritter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you see any stars? I am close to the city (But, not in the city) and I can see stars and every year see the meteors. Tonight there no moon, so, it may help some. Good Luck.
2007-08-13 02:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋