Lthe stars of Perseids they are pieces of meteor dust that pass through the earth’s atmosphere, crossing the sky like shooting stars. And soon They can be seen on August 11, 12 and 13 at night and early morning.
The astronomical show started from July 17 and will end on August 24. However, it will be those three days in August when its activity will reach its peak, according to the National Astronomical Observatory of Spain.
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The Perseids can be observed on the nights of August 11, 12 and 13.
“/>El number of meteors that can be observed per hour is highly variable. In a very dark place and with the radiant high above the horizon it can exceed a hundred.
It has been explained that Conditions to see the Perseids are much better than in other years. This is because the moon will be in its last quarter phase, this will allow its light to be dim.
En Mexico, you can easily observe the shower of shooting starsYou won’t even need a telescope to enjoy them. It is enough to be in a place with a clear sky, without trees or buildings that obstruct visibility.
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) recommends observing the sky between the 20:00 and 23:00 hours to be able to see this natural spectacle.
Also popularly known as “the tears of Saint Lawrence”, the Perseids are located near the constellation of Perseus, hence their name. The oldest record of the activity of the Perseids is from AD 36. C., from the Chinese historical annals where a meteor spike is cited on those dates.
The speeds of these meteors can exceed 50 kilometers per second and its activity rate can reach 200 meteors per hour, according to the astronomy and space applications page of the government of Spain.
“The high brightness and the high transverse speed of some meteors cause a spectacular effect, causing the illusion in the observer that they are very close ”, according to the same page.
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