Be sure to look at the sky of the night this week as Mother Nature is going to put on a show.
The annual perseid meteor shower is at the peak around 12 and 13 August, According to American Metor SocietyAnd it is likely to be fantastic. During the incident, which usually occurs around July and August, it is usually possible to see dozens of meteors every hour.
The meteor shower comet is the result of the earth crossing paths with a cloud of dust from the swift-tatal, which gives us annual purses. The comet, whose name comes from the fact that the most bright part of the sky is near Persian Nakshatra during the meteor shower, orbit the Sun every 133 years.
Perseids are also known for their fire shells, According to NASAWhich are “large explosions of light and color that can last longer than an average meteor line,” who originate from “large particles of cumari material”.
However, this year visibility may be influenced by another surprise of the night sky: the moon.
This is because the Moon is expected to be completed 84% and “will seriously compromise this shower at the time of maximum activity. Such conditions will reduce the activity of at least 75% as only bright meteors will appear,” said the American meteor society.
Perseids are seen in the northern hemisphere before the morning, NASA said, although it is possible to spot the meteor showers as 10 o’clock. According to space.comBut the meteor is best seen from the shower Dark Sky Destination With minimal light pollution and broad open sky.
In the southern hemisphere, the audience may also have the opportunity to see meteor showers this month. Alpha Makarparnids and the Southern Delta Aquarid will be active through August 12, but their peak is unfortunately passed. Alpha Capricorn is known for their bright fire shells and can be seen on both sides of the equator, while the Southern Delta Aquarids are best seen from the southern tropical.
This has been a good year for space enthusiasts Putting northern lights in a wonderful show Thanks to the period known as solar maximum. And in addition to meteor rain, many are breathtaking Astronomical events A full strogen moon from the moon, and more.
