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EmailSee the Almanac's Meteor Showers Guide for 2013 for the dates of all the principal meteor showers during the year—plus viewing tips.
Meteor Showers Viewing Tips
- To answer the most common question: Yes, you can see these meteor showers from ANYWHERE in the sky, provided it's clear and dark, away from all the city lights.
- Where to look? The best place to start is near the radiant or "point of origin" of the meteor shower. This is where the flight course starts from.
- On below chart, see the "date of maximum" which shows when meteor showers will be the strongest.
- Note that the "best viewing" times are usually predawn and late evening—when the Earth turns into the path of meteoroids as they enter the Earth's atmosphere.
- You don't need any special equipment. In fact, binoculars do not work for meteor showers. The naked eye is best.
- Spread a blanket on the ground and look up in the dark night sky.
For more information, click here to read our article, "What are Meteor Showers: Facts About Shooting Stars."
2013 Meteor Showers Guide
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The best time to observe the
The best time to observe the Perseids is between midnight and sunrise; that's when the Earth will be colliding head-on with the meteor stream.
Is there any chance that
Is there any chance that Perseid will continue the night of 8/12 into the morning of 8/13? and be visible in Florida?
Yes, the Perseids will
Yes, the Perseids will continue until late August — but the show peaked from late on the 11th through the early hours of the 12th.
My son is 5, and got to see
My son is 5, and got to see the Perseids meteor shower! He loved it! In April of 1997 I saw the HaileBop comet! It looked loke a giant dimond with dimond dust trailing it! That was the most ENCHANTING creation I had ever seen in my life!!!!
i saw a very bright flying
i saw a very bright flying object in july it was so bright and flyinn gall the way across the sky limit i was kind of amazed. i thought it couldnt have been a satelite since there must be rules for satalites not to be that bright. it flew pretty fast almost all across the sky. i wasnt prepared for it and am glad i got to see it. it was very stunning or amazing and i gave it all my attention i was like; WOW!!
i live in the netherlands...
i live in the netherlands... it was and july or begin august.
Hello. Do you know when the
Hello. Do you know when the next meteor shower that can be seen clearly in Connecticut, please?
No matter what you live, you
No matter what you live, you can see these meteor showers. The Orionid meteor shower peaks Sunday, October 21. The best time to look is the dark hours before sunrise on Sunday.
The other night during the
The other night during the orionid shower me and my fiance was outside and i saw three meteotites within 5 minutes.. 2 small faint ones and one big bright one in the same direction east. My fiance didnt get to see them. Everytime i saw them he was looking the wrong direction.. we both love the sky and have seen showers before. But each and every shower is amazing.. we live in butler pa but the best meteorite showers i have ever seen was in west virginia where i was born and raised!! So beautiful!! I love the sky stars moon etc.. its so amazing and full of wonder!! Happy hunting everyone!! :)
Hi, i am from Saudi Arabia,
Hi,
i am from Saudi Arabia, my daughter loves stars, can you please advise that, will we be able to see these in saudi arabia and if yes, what will be the suitable date time for that
Thanks
Ali
Hello, Ali, You may find this
Hello, Ali, You may find this Web site useful as it shows viewing information from all over the world: http://www.spacedex.com/
I hope this helps, the OFA
Do you think I'd see these
Do you think I'd see these somewhere near the Kangamangus Highway or at the peak?
germanid is due december
germanid is due december 13-14 best seen in the NE but will it be seeable in Santa Fe, TX?
Yes, the Geminid meteors
Yes, the Geminid meteors peaks on Dec. 13-14 anywhere in North America (the area which the Almanac covers).
HI! I'd like to know if there
HI! I'd like to know if there will be any meteor shower tonight here in Canada? It's happened in the Philippines last night, Philippine time, and I was wondering if we'd be able to see it here too?
I missed last nights shower
I missed last nights shower and I was wondering if the dates were 13-14 because it occurred after midnight or if I could be so lucky to see it again tonight?
I just saw a bunch
I just saw a bunch
12-21-12 what were the
12-21-12 what were the lighting sort of lights 2am to 5am there was a big snow storm going on it would light things up for 5 seconds or so this was in Northern california (shasta County)
I would like to know were can
I would like to know were can we fine a shooting star in Lancaster PA
Yesenia, Look at the chart on
Yesenia, Look at the chart on this page for the schedule. As mentioned above, you can see the meteor showers mentioned in this chart anywhere in North America -- as long as the night is clear and dark (away from city lights).
I live in lake jackson tx a
I live in lake jackson tx a hr away from houston the sky is has heavy rain clouds will I be able to see them if so what time
Stargirl, You need a clear
Stargirl, You need a clear night without rain to see the meteor showers. Look at the schedule above and hope for good weather!
Which of the meteors on the
Which of the meteors on the chart will be visible from SE Pennsylvania?
You can see the meteor
You can see the meteor showers on the chart from ANYWHERE in the sky in North America.
I just seen a falling meteor.
I just seen a falling meteor. It was bluish with a mix of green. My friends and I have been seeing them for the past week. They are so awesome!
Approximately 4:30 this
Approximately 4:30 this Morning of Jan 23, 2013, My husband witnessed a red fire ball streak south to north over Defuniaksprings, FL. He beleived to be a meteorite.
jan 24, 2013 6:05pm. I live
jan 24, 2013 6:05pm. I live in gun barrel city, texas and I just observed a comet or meteor lasting several minutes before I lost sight of it. It was bright orange to deep red (almost purple) and had a very large tail that by sight was about 2 hands wide if holding them up to sky (I dont really know how big that would be. Simply amazing.
i think i just saw a shooting
i think i just saw a shooting star! im npt sure it was bright whites seemed to habe a pink ora around it and a long tail! did i c 1?
The first huge meteor 8've
The first huge meteor 8've ever I ever saw was in december 2012. In the daylight at 4:45pm centeral time it reminded me of the nasa's challenger explossion as it streaked across the sky. It was ascary site to see! It looked just like what hiit russia yesterday and i had hoped someone had it on vedio.!
Hi my name is yahaira and I
Hi my name is yahaira and I was wondering coud there be any shooting stars inSan Diego if there could be where would be the best place to see one and could your wish come true. Thank you for your time. If your wish does come true first how do you make your wish happen and can you send to my email that countries falling stars pass by and where would be the BEST place to see them.
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