The Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: Spectacular and Harmless Space Phenomenon

KOMPAS.com – The peak of the Perseid meteor shower will occur on Sunday (13/8/2023) at 00.14-05.36 WIB.

This phenomenon occurs when the Earth orbits the Sun and often passes through the cosmic dust region in the solar system.

Reporting from Space, Royal Museums Greenwich states there are more than 100 meteors per hour that are expected to fall to earth.

Not surprisingly, many meteor hunters are looking forward to this phenomenon.

So, is the Perseid meteor shower dangerous?

The Perseid meteor shower is harmless

Astronomy and astrophysics researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Clara Yono Yatini, said that the hundreds of meteors that fell to Earth were not dangerous.

“(Perseid meteor shower) is not dangerous. There will be no impact on Earth,” he said when confirmed by Kompas.com, Saturday (12/8/2023).

Meanwhile, Head of the Space Research Center for the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Emanuel Sungging revealed that the Perseid meteor shower phenomenon has a positive impact on Earth.

“The impact is beautiful scenery, can be for tourist destinations,” he told Kompas.com, Saturday.

Moreover, this space phenomenon can be witnessed with the naked eye.

Astronomy and astrophysicist at the National Aeronautics and Space Agency Research Center for Space Research, Thomas Djamaluddin, explains why this meteor shower is harmless to Earth.

When it falls to Earth, the meteor shower, which is often associated with the Swift-Tuttle comet, is in the form of small particles.

“Comet dust that enters Earth is only the size of sand and burns up at an altitude of about 80 kilometers,” he explained when contacted by Kompas.com, Saturday.

Also read: The Peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower 12-13 August 2023, Why Can It Happen?

How to watch the Perseid meteor shower

reported Kompas.comFriday (11/8/2023), the phenomenon of the Perseid meteor shower can be witnessed with the naked eye without using tools.

However, if you want to get a closer look, try using a pair of binoculars or a small telescope to capture the most detailed views of the cosmos.

The best way to see the Perseid meteor shower is to find a viewing spot away from air and light pollution.

Make sure that the weather conditions are clear and not cloudy and not blocked by buildings or trees.

Direct your gaze to the sky from the northeast to the north.

Then, let your eyes get used to the early morning darkness for 20 minutes. After that, lie down facing the sky.

Wait a few moments until the hundreds of meteors fall to Earth.

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2023-08-12 09:00:00
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