Can you see the meteor shower in Maine?

PORTLAND (WGME) — Mainers will have the chance to see one of the brightest and largest meteor showers this year. The annual meteor shower is ongoing this week, but will peak Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

Where can I watch Perseid meteor shower in Portland?

Rooster Rock State Park and L.L. Stub Stewart State Park are both local sky-watching favorites, but any place far from city lights will do the trick. This is the perfect week for an impromptu camping trip! You won’t want to look away, so bring a blanket or reclining chair so you can be amazed in ease.

What is the best time of night to see the Perseid meteor shower?

According to the American Meteor Society, the best time to watch the Perseids, in theory, is just before the break of dawn when the radiant lies highest in a dark sky. This will be around 4 a.m. local time on the peak night.

When is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower?

August Meteor Shower The Perseids are one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. They occur every year between July 17 and August 24 and tend to peak around August 9-13.

When is the best time for meteor showers?

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the brighter meteor showers of the year, occurs every year between July 17 and August 24. The shower tends to peak around August 9-13. The best time to view the Perseids, and most other meteor showers, is when the sky is the darkest.

When is the best time to see the Perseids?

The 2018 Perseids will peak on the night of August 12 and early morning hours of August 13. A New Moon creates dark skies and excellent conditions to see the shooting stars.

What to do to watch the Orionids meteor shower?

Dress for the weather, and make sure you are comfortable, especially if you plan to stay out long. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair with you—meteor watching can be a waiting game. Once you have found your viewing spot, lie down on the ground and look up in the direction of the radiant.