The peak of the Perseids, the summer meteor shower, is approaching. In good weather conditions, you can observe up to dozens of meteors per hour. Several institutions organize observations of “shooting stars”.
The Perseids are one of the most active meteor showers. Their activity began on July 17 and will continue until August 24, but the most important period is the time near maximum. This phenomenon usually occurs on the night of August 12-13.
Maximum Perseid meteor shower on the night of August 11-12
The American Astronomical Society predicts that the Perseids’ peak will occur this year on August 12 at around 4:00 p.m. Polish time. Observation at this time will be ineffective for obvious reasons. Therefore, the best time for observation will be the night before – August 11-12.
Theoretically, you can see up to several dozen meteors per hour, but much depends on weather conditions. Clear skies will favor unique observations of the night sky. The Perseids will appear all over the sky.
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What are the Perseids?
The Perseids are an ancient meteor shower characterized by fast-moving meteors that can leave short-lived trails after they pass. These meteors move at speeds of 59 km/s and often appear in groups of 6 to 15 over a period of 2-3 minutes. In ideal conditions, up to 100 meteors per hour can theoretically be observed at peak activity.
The Perseids are associated with the periodic comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, which approaches Earth every 133 years. This comet was first observed in 1862.
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