While some people are selenophiles, some admire the beauty of the stars. For these astrophiles, this week is an opportunity to observe three meteor showers on subsequent dates. People usually do stargazing when they visit vast plains or mountains at night, where the sky shines with the light of the stars. Moreover, the meteor showers won’t make them wait for long, as two of these phenomena will happen tonight. The Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids are two of the prominent meteor showers, mesmerising people with their beauty. According to the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the Perseids advance to their peak after the two meteor showers.
The Three Famous Meteor Showers
The Alpha Caprocornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids will reach their peak on the night of July 29. The showers will commence on the night of July 29 and will continue to the morning of July 30. The same sequence will continue until the night of August 12, the last of the meteor shower. Afterwards, the last meteor shower, the Perseids, will proceed tentatively from the night of August 12. According to NASA’s statements, the Perseids are considered the ‘best of the meteor showers’, as they create the most beautiful scenario when hundreds of burning meteors enlighten the sky. After commencing on the night of August 12, this meteor shower will continue till the morning of August 13.
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What is the best time we can see the Perseids?
Whenever you look at the sky, knowing that it will fill with falling meteors in the night – a question arises. What will be the best time we can enjoy the night sky during the meteor shower? Well, here is the answer to your curiosity. Most meteor showers, including the Perseids, look majestic when observed between midnight and dawn. However, there is an exception in the middle of August’s meteor shower. This time, the Perseids will most probably be interrupted by the brightest phase of the moon. Moreover, with the brightest source of light in the night sky, it will become difficult to see the meteors’ light.
According to the AMS, the mid-August meteor shower may not offer you the satisfaction you deserve from the phenomenon. Therefore, the late July meteor showers are considered the ideal ones to watch for the Perseids for two reasons. While the Perseids will be difficult to observe this time, the rest of the two meteor showers are at the perfect times. First, they will not be disrupted by the moonlight, and second, they will be easier and fun to observe.
Preparations to do before you leave to observe the Meteor shower
To have the best experience of the Meteor Shower, you must take care of the following steps:
- To get the best experience, you find an open space where light is not a problem and pollution is minimal.
- Before going to watch the meteor shower, adjust your eyes to the darkness so as not to waste your time.
- Do not look at phones if you don’t want to miss the fun of watching the meteors.
- Carry a blanket and a comfortable dress so as not to spoil your experience watching the meteor shower.
Equipment you will need to watch the Meteor Shower
According to the AMS, stargazers usually don’t require any equipment because meteors are visible to the naked eye in the dark. However, if you are interested in buying any equipment that may help you in stargazing, you can buy a telescope. Apart from that, you can also use binoculars to enjoy the phenomenon of the burning meteors falling like ‘Shooting Stars’.
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Conclusion
Meteor showers are a beautiful sight when you can lie on the ground with your loved ones, enjoying peace. Moreover, it is popularly known as ‘shooting stars’ by children and carries many myths. The night sky is illuminated by the light and beauty of the meteors, which are burning through the Earth’s atmosphere. If possible, one should surely watch this phenomenon.
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