When observing a meteor shower, where should one generally look to see the longest, most dramatic streaks?
Answer
About 45 degrees away from the radiant
Pointing directly at the radiant often results in seeing only the shortest, faintest meteors; looking about 45 degrees away provides a better chance to see the long, dramatic streaks crossing the field of view.
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