Good news for astronomy lovers: the Ursid meteor shower will reach its peak between December 22nd and 23rd, today and tomorrow. Run to see!
The celestial phenomenon will have its best viewing time in the early hours of the 23rd, during midnight and at dawn. A meteor shower is an astronomical spectacle that occurs when many meteors enter the Earth’s atmosphere.
NASA gave several tips to ensure a super cool photo of the phenomenon. Among them, choose a place where the sky is not cloudy and use a tripod. See them all below!
Ursid Rain
Ursids occurs when dust from Comet 8P/Tuttle breaks off.
As it passes close to Earth and enters the planet’s atmosphere, the rock heats up and catches fire, becoming “a shooting star”.
8P/Tuttle goes around the Sun once every 13.5 years.
North hemisphere
This time, the phenomenon can be better seen by observers from the Northern Hemisphere.
But Ursids will be harmed by the crescent Moon, which will illuminate 89% of the sky, making vision very difficult.
Real-time transmission
Don’t worry because sites like Galeria do Meteorito will broadcast the phenomenon in real time. Look what good news!
NASA Tips
In addition to the classic tips of looking for a place with open skies and not much lighting, NASA has also prepared tips for those who want to record the event photographically.
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Use a DSLR or mirrorless camera;
- Look for a place with clear skies and the lowest possible lighting level;
- Position the camera on a tripod;
- Use a wide-angle lens, they make recording easier by amplifying the objects in focus.
- Use a shutter release cable or the camera’s built-in self-timer;
There will also be no need for space equipment, such as telescopes or binoculars.
But remember, the full Moon can disrupt your plans a little.
A link will broadcast the Ursid meteor shower in real time. Photo: Reproduction/Bill INgalls (Nasa).
With information from StarWalk
2023-12-22 11:04:31
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