Rain of persecuted meteors is visible annually from mid -July to the end of August, lasting from July 17 to August 23
The long -awaited rain of Perseids will reach his peak between the night of Tuesday (12) and Wednesday (13). It can be seen mainly in the northern region of Brazil, according to the National Observatory. During the meteor rain peak, the observation will be hampered by the moon, which will be 84% full, allowing only the visualization of the luminous meteors. To observe, it is necessary to be in a place with low light pollution.
It is recommended that the observer seek a dark place if possible removed from large cities to avoid light pollution. Also, the lights should be turned around and it is essential that time is good. Meteor rains, much admired by astronomy enthusiasts, occur when meteoroids, which are fragments of comets or asteroids, enter the atmosphere of the earth at high speed, creating spectacular luminous phenomena.
The rain of persecuted meteors is visible annually from mid -July to the end of August, lasting from July 17 to August 23. Dr. Marcelo de Cicco, Coordinator of the Exoss Project, points out that “it is important to note that there is no definite time of peak and that the best time of observation will be at dawn, from 3 am, approximately, depending on the region, the south later the visibility, but the moon will hinder the visualization”, says Cicco.
According to the National Observatory, the observation of the rain of persecuted meteors is favorable for observers of the northern hemisphere, with the possibility of 50 to 75 visible meteors per hour under ideal conditions. In the southern hemisphere, observation is limited, mainly due to the influence of the moon.
*With information from Estadão Content
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