Good news for stargazers because the Perseid meteor shower is likely to occur today, Aug. 11 and Aug. 12. However, this time the meteor shower will not dazzle the sky as much as the full moon will illuminate the sky. However, one can still enjoy the sparkling meteor shower as the virtual telescope will be live streaming through the robotic telescope at the Bellatrix Astronomical Observatory in Italy. It will start from 7 am on 12th August.
What are Perseids?
They are caused by passing through the debris of the earth. The Perseids peak when the Earth passes through the densest and dustiest region on August 11 and 12. About 150-200 meteor showers enter the Earth per hour.
Last year, the Moon was a thin crescent so the meteor shower was clearly visible. even though Perseids Are especially bright, moonlight can make seeing a little difficult. This year, the peak of the Perseids will have a full moon effect.
A typical Perseid meteorite travels at a speed of 133,200 mph (214,365 kph) when it hits Earth’s atmosphere. Peak temperatures for the Perseids are over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,650 Celsius).
What caused the Perseid meteor shower?
This is caused by Comet Swift-Tuttle, the largest object to ever pass through Earth; Its nucleus is about 26 km wide. According to NASA, meteorites are nothing but pieces of comet’s debris that, upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere, heat up and burn up in a rapid burst of light.
Where to see meteor showers?
To best see the Perseids, go to the darkest possible spot. They can be seen with the naked eye and do not require binoculars or binoculars.
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