Perseid Meteor Shower times for midwest?

Question

I live in Iowa.

Answer 1

Someone told me 2am to 5am central. I am going to cry if I miss it. I swear because I never get see things like this, and I have a grat spot my backyard because its pitch black back there because the city will not put lights in our alley, and for once I'm grateful.

-Illinois here.

Answer 2

What a coincidence... my cousins will be watching it in Iowa too. It should start between 2 and 3 AM... fortunately the moon will have set by then so that pesky light pollution will be cut out. Looking straight up will be your best bet for observing the meteors, but the origin will be in the north-eastern region. Happy observing! I myself will be watching it too.