In May, we'll be making a big start, as we'll soon be able to see Eta Aquarids 2024, the meteor shower given to us by Halley's Comet.
April leaves. Although this month brings with it moments that were considered the most memorable, for the taste of astronomical observers, the cosmic spectacle is unstoppable, and May may come in 2024 with Eta AquariusHis habit Meteor shower.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (a pot(abbreviation in English), every year, at the beginning of the fifth month ETA amniotes They reach the limit. This rain is characterized by its speedIts meteors travel at a speed of about 66 km/s (148,000 mph) in the Earth's atmosphere.
“With the arrival of spring. Halley's Comet Approaching our planet. In its wake, it leaves a trail of cosmic particles, which it comes into contact with Earth's atmosphere. For this reason, the sky is illuminated by thousands of stars.” Andrea Fishera Mexican journalist from National Geographic in Spanishabout the nature of this rain.
What is a meteor shower?
This method, or also a meteor shower, is known as An astronomical event that occurs when a comet approaches the Sun very close, its body heats up and disintegrates From himself.
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When fragments left in space enter the Earth's atmosphere they are called up Meteorites. At that moment, a phenomenon like that actress is formed ETA amniotes.
How and when do we see the upcoming meteor showers?
between May 4 and 5 of this yearit will be possible to see The highest point of Eta Aquaridesthe astral rain that gives us Halley's Comet.
the a pot He points out that this rain can be seen in the northern and southern hemispheres before dawn. However, the luckiest will be those who are located in the second part of the planet, since As for those in the north, they only see about 10 meteors per hour.
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What is recommended, in order to have the best possible experience, is Find a place away from light pollution. Once our eyes adapt to the dark, it is enough to do so without the interference of surveillance devices Admire the scene.
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