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One of the spring’s busiest meteor showers, called the Eta Aquarids, peaks this weekend. To catch the “falling stars,” just go out and look at the southern night sky.
Eta Aquarids reached their approximate peak Friday morning (May 6) and will continue to show a strong presence in the coming days, hitting 30 meteors per hour. These meteorites are known for their speed, hitting about 148,000 mph (just over 238,000 km/h) when they hit our atmosphere. NASA said.
The shooting stars originated from Comet Haley (1P/Haley), a short-period comet swaying inside the comet. Solar System Every 75 to 76 years and then back around 2061. During these visits, the comet leaves behind its own calling card: a debris trail of dust grains that ground During the month of May every year. Fragments of debris that hit our atmosphere will burn harmlessly before reaching Earth.
This meteor shower can be seen best from the southern hemisphere or near the equator, but meteors can still be seen in the hemisphere, said Bill Cook, who directs NASA’s Meteor Environmental Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. . . .
Cook said in a report NASA publication Wednesday (May 3).
For the best view of the meteor, set out around 3 a.m. local time next moon is over. Although the meteors in the constellation Aquarius originate near the celestial equator, it is best to look high in the sky (higher) so you can see as many meteors as possible.
Choose a safe location and bring a lawn chair to reduce neck strain. Stay away from as many lights as possible and try to get out at least 20 minutes before you look for meteors, to allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness. According to NASA. If you want to use your phone or a flashlight, apply a red filter or red tape so you don’t spoil your night vision.
Astrophotographers wishing to capture meteors should consult Beginner’s guide On our sister site, Space.com. If you can, try to practice taking photos at night before peak viewing, so you have a chance to check your settings and make sure your shots look the way you want them to. Happy fishing!
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