View Full Version : Can I see the Perseid meteor shower in OKC today, Tues. August 13?



oki
08-13-2013, 05:14 PM
Can I see the Perseid meteor shower in OKC today, Tues. August 13?

What time would be best? Where do you look? Has anyone ever seen meteor showers in OKC?

Jim Kyle
08-13-2013, 05:30 PM
You may be able to see them around 1 a.m., if the cloud cover goes away as predicted. They'll be to the northeast, and it won't be anything like the movies show. If you see one meteor every 30 seconds or so, that's a BIG shower. And yes, they're visible every year around this time, provided that the skies are clear. This shower, the Perseids, is only one of several that recur annually; all of them are caused by debris from comets.

Mel
08-13-2013, 06:12 PM
For the best view drive a bit North or East of OKC. The further you can get away from the light pollution the better view you will get.

oki
08-13-2013, 11:33 PM
Cool, thanks. I hope to see it soon.