Look to the north away from the setting moon, which sets around 2:00 am in St. Louis. Typically, we can see 60 or more per hour. They usually come in bursts of 3 to 5 per minute, then nothing for several minutes before another burst.Dec 13, 2021
What direction is the meteor shower tonight near St Louis MO?
What direction do I look to see the meteor shower?
To see the meteors, look up and to the north. Those in southern latitudes can look toward the northeast to see more meteors.
What direction is the Quadrantid meteor shower?
north The radiant point for the Quadrantid meteor shower is far to the north in the sky and so best seen from Earth's Nouthern Hemisphere. From mid-northern latitudes, the radiant point for the Quadrantid meteor shower climbs over the horizon after midnight.
What is best time for meteor shower tonight?
The Perseid meteor shower will continue through Aug. 24. The shower is known for its bright, long streaks of light and dazzling "fireballs." The showers are best seen around 2 a.m. local time, but can be visible as early as 9 p.m.
What direction is the Geminid meteor shower in 2020?
Watch the Geminid meteor shower this week. The meteors radiate from near the bright star Castor in the constellation Gemini, in the east on December evenings, highest around 2 a.m. local time (time on your clock for all parts of the globe). Be aware of the time of moonset in your location.
Where is the Perseus constellation?
northern sky Perseus constellation lies in the northern sky, next to Andromeda. It was named after the hero Perseus in Greek mythology. Perseus is one of the larger northern constellations.
Where can you see the Lyrids meteor shower?
Where to look. The radiant point for the Lyrid meteor shower is near the constellation Lyra, which has the bright star Vega in the east. However, you don't need to be an astronomy buff to spot the shooting stars. NASA recommends simply lying flat on your back with your feet facing east and looking up.
Where in the sky are the Quadrantids?
For the best Quadrantid meteor viewing, find a dark location away from bright city lights, point your feet roughly toward the northeast, and look up. The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Boötes, which includes the bright star Arcturus. (But they can appear anywhere in the sky!)
Is there a meteor shower Jan 2021?
Active between December 26, 2021, and January 16, 2022, the Quadrantids peak late at night on January 2 and into the early morning hours of January 3. … Under the best conditions, you'll see an average of 25 meteors per hour during the Quadrantids, making it one of the stronger showers of the year.