the The rain of meteorites Persaled strikes the peak at dawn on Tuesday (12)But already visible in the night sky throughout the end of this week. The phenomenon can be observed from almost all Brazil, except in southern Rio Grande de Sol.
The rain occurs from meteorites when the Earth crosses an area with a large concentration of guilty wreckage. When communicating with the atmosphere at a high speed, so these fragments come in combustion, leaving a bright path that forms “fans stars”.
Video every year at this time, perseids consists of fragments of fast comet. They receive this name in reference to the place where the phenomenon can be seen in the sky, the Perseus constellation.
How to monitor the rain from the persecuted meteorites?
The rain comes near the Perseus constellation, which appears Near the horizon, in the northern direction, immediately before dawn. The best time to monitor rain Between 4H and 5H.
Despite the peak on Monday (12), it should also be possible to see meteorites a few days and a few days later.
Tips to be able to see rain from meteorites
- Look for a place of dark and isolated observation, away from the city lights. Once it reaches the scene, your eyes can take 15 to 20 minutes to get used to darkness (that is, nothing to check your phone, because the screen light in your eyes will disturb the note.
- Take a blanket if the atmosphere is cold in the place or a comfortable chair with you, as it includes meteorites at the time of waiting.
- After finding your observation location, lie on the ground and look at the sky. The interactive map provided by astronomy applications should help find radioactive direction. The higher the horizon, the more meteorites it will see.
- Meteor rain usually arises at the point where radiation is, but can be seen anywhere in the sky.
Examine here Astronomy applications to help identify and accompany astronomical phenomena in the night sky.
