On the night of Monday to Tuesday, it is worth looking at the sky. If the weather is good, as it is every year, we will be able to watch the spectacle of the Perseids “falling”. We can expect up to 100 flashes per hour.
The Perseids, or August meteors, also called the tears of St. Lawrence, are the most spectacular astronomical phenomenon of the year. Leaving behind a stream of rocky particles, Comet 109P/Swifta-Tuttle will once again provide us with a nighttime spectacle – this time on the night of August 12-13.
– The Perseids are one of the most regular astronomical phenomena that have already been observed in ancient times. He says: We can observe them from July 17 to August 24, while their maximum falls on August 12 Bogna Pazderska From Hevelianum. – Tonight we will be able to see up to 100 phenomena per hour. However, we are talking about a situation where a person with perfect eyesight has ideal conditions for observation.
If not now, then in 133 years.
Every year, our planet’s orbit crosses that of a cloud of sand-sized rock particles that follows Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. The particles fly at speeds of up to 60 kilometers per second, burning up in our atmosphere and creating a bright spectacle.
Comet 109P/Swifta-Tuttle “visits” us every 133 years, next time will be Closes Earth in 2126
Where and how to best watch The Tears of Saint?
Of course, the observation conditions depend largely on the weather conditions. However, when these are good, it is worth going to the darkest possible places – away from urban pollution and urban glow. In Pomerania, enthusiasts usually choose Bory Tucholski, but many people also go to the beaches outside Tricity.
To observe the Perseids, you do not need a telescope or binoculars, which narrows the observation area. It is best to lie on the ground and observe the sky with the “naked” eye, which should be directed towards the constellation Perseus. But remember that the “shooting star” will appear on its periphery and not in the central area of the constellation.
It’s also a great opportunity to experiment with astrophotography and capture “light streaks” with longer exposure times.
Perseids 2023. Meteor Night Ahead
Not just the Perseids. One day later, a planetary conjunction occurred.
This year, astronomy enthusiasts will also be able to admire another phenomenon.
– On the night of August 13-14 approximately, Bojna Pazderska adds that at 3 am there will be a conjunction between Jupiter and Mars.
Night sky watchers, using a basic telescope, will be able to see two “approaching” planets and Jupiter’s moons at the same time.
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