Would I be able to watch the Perseid meteor in Malaysia on Aug 12th?
Every year in August, the Earth passes through rock and dust fragments left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle, last time it came near the Sun. As these small particles collide with the Earth’s atmosphere, they burn-up, often creating a startling streak of light across the sky.
Astronomers expect up to 200 meteors per hour in short bursts of up to 15 minutes or so. But many of the fainter meteors will simply not be visible due to moonlight, and rates will go down even more for those in urban areas.
The peak in East Asia is tonight (13 Aug morning), at around 2-4am. But provided that the sky is clear and the moon isn't too bright to block it out.
Seasoned skywatchers advise using a lounge chair or blanket for comfort, so you can lie back and look up with ease.
The best location is far from city and suburban lights.
Eheh I might want to try to skim the atmosphere and see...
