The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most popular meteor showers of the year. This year, the shower is expected to be particularly good, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible under dark skies.
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It's time for the annual Perseid meteor shower. Peaking on the night of Aug. 12, people in the U.S. can expect to see around 40 Perseids. All you need to catch the show is a clear sky, darkness, and a bit of patience >> https://t.co/R1LO5KPOo3 pic.twitter.com/ajYzxzvCjqAugust 7, 2023AdvertisementPerseid Meteor Shower 2023: When To Watch
The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak this weekend, from the night of August 13 to the morning of August 14. According to report, the Perseid meteor shower started on July 17 and will end on August 24 but the peak is happening this week on Sunday and Monday.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: How To Watch
Here are a few ways how you can watch Perseid Meteor Shower:
Find a dark location away from city lights. The best place to watch the meteor shower is in a rural area with no light pollution. If you live in a city, you may be able to find a dark park or open field to watch the shower.
Curl up in a blanket or sit in a comfortaand look up at the sky. The meteors will appear as streaks of light moving across the sky. You may even see some "fireballs," which are larger and brighter meteors.
If you have binoculars or a telescope, you can use them to get a closer look at the meteors. However, you don't need any special equipment to enjoy the Perseid meteor shower.
You can also check out lightpollutionmap.info or darksitefinder.com/maps/world.html.
Please note that the visibility of the Perseid meteor shower can be affected by various factors, such as the presence of the moon, weather conditions, and light pollution from nearby cities. Enthusiasts are advised to check forecast, choose a dark location away from city lights, and plan their viewing during the peak nights.
AdvertisementWhat is Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most popular and awe-inspiring celestial events of the year. This meteor shower is particularly well-loved for its bright and fast meteors. It is named after the constellation Perseus, the Perseid meteor shower originates from the debris left behind by the comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
The shower is visible from the Northern Hemisphere and can be observed in the darkest parts of the night sky, particularly after midnight.
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The Perseid meteor shower has held cultural and scientific significance throughout history. Many ancient cultures interpreted meteor showers as portents or messages from the gods. In Greek mythology, the Perseids were considered the tears of the hero Perseus, which fell to Earth after he used Medusa's severed head to rescue Andromeda.
For scientists and astronomers, the Perseids provide an opportunity to study meteoroids and their interaction with Earth's atmosphere.
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