The best time to watch the meteor shower in August 2012 is in Liaoning - Anshan - Haicheng - Xiliu. Can it be seen? What time can it be seen?

Yes, the Perseid meteor shower can be seen at least across China (including Xiliu). But the weather is fine.

Time: On the night of August 12th to 13th this year, the peak is expected to be 100 meteors per hour (under ideal conditions), but the actual number will be reduced.

Xiliu viewing time: 21:00 to dawn on August 12-13. Best in the middle of the night. Although the waning moon that appears at 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning will affect the number of meteors, the impact is not significant. If you are not afraid of few meteors, you can watch them all night, because in Xiliu, the radiant point rises all night.

Prepare in advance: Go outside for a walk at night on a sunny day. Choose an open place with less light pollution. The more stars you can see and where they are densely packed, the better.

Meteor showers can be seen with the naked eye, without telescopes. Those who are short-sighted must wear glasses. As for the direction, meteors may appear at any position in the sky. The direction does not matter. There is a greater chance of seeing meteors at the zenith.