Yes, the Perseid meteor shower can be observed in New Jersey, typically peaking around mid-August. To see the meteors, find a dark location away from city lights, and look towards the northeast sky. The best viewing time is usually after midnight until dawn. Check the local weather forecast for clear skies to enhance your viewing experience.
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The Perseid Meteor Shower occurs in mid-August each year.
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The Perseid meteor shower occurs between August 10 and August 13 every year.
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The Daily Orbit - 2012 Perseid Meteor Shower 1-234 was released on: USA: 7 August 2013
That's not how meteor showers work. They don't "hit" specific places; they're visible pretty much everywhere the sky is dark. Tonight (August 13, 2011) is near the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
The Perseid Meteor Shower occurs in August. The Leonid Meteor Shower occurs in November.
The Perseid meteor shower is typically best seen after midnight when the radiant point is higher in the sky. In Las Vegas, optimal viewing time is usually between 2am and dawn when the sky is darkest. Find a location away from city lights for the best viewing experience.
To capture the Perseid meteor shower in photographs, use a camera with manual settings, a tripod for stability, and a wide-angle lens. Find a dark location away from city lights, set a long exposure time, and a high ISO to capture the faint meteors. Be patient and take multiple shots to increase your chances of capturing a meteor.
The Perseids are so called, because the point they appear to come from (called the radiant) lies in the constellation Perseus.It's also a translation of the Greek word which is referred to as Perseides
Perhaps you are thinking of the Perseid Meteor Shower which is active in mid-August. It is visible all across the Northern Hemisphere.