The sky lit up with a “shooting stars” – The Tribuno.com.ar

The sky of Argentina and part of the planet tonight broke into a “shooting stars”, as reported by specialists.

In fact, it is the rain Geminid meteor.

According to experts, the visual was not constant but consisted of a meteor falling pieces that can be more or less bright.

In areas Country of our country, was seen by eye about 30 meteors per hour from 23. But the best action will be in tomorrow morning when the peak of activity Geminid meteor shower will occur, which will be visible on the territory of Argentina and much of the planet to the 23 began yesterday and will run until just before dawn Monday

The person responsible for this phenomenon is the asteroid Phaethon, which has a diameter of just over. five kilometers and is known as “son of the Sun”, so the “stars” that will be are actually fragments off.

In principle it was possible to observe with the naked eye, ie not you need to use any technical equipment. However, two factors involved are light pollution, so it is recommended to stay away from street lights or houses, and weather conditions, which today could hurt the show.

In rural areas of our country may be “naked eye” about 30 meteors per hour, especially between 1 am and 4 am particularly in Salinas in Jujuy where the sky is always clear. In rural areas of our country may be “naked eye” about 30 meteors per hour, especially between 1 am and 4 am particularly in Salinas in Jujuy where the sky is always clear.

In the cities, due to excessive light, the figure is 10 per hour. Especially in this case, they should get a place in the open and no lights, and terrace, and look towards the northern part of the sky.

Given the position of the heating, the Geminids are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere. However, you can also see from our country, says the website of the Planetarium of Buenos Aires. Also this year the conditions are optimal to enjoy, since the moon will not interfere with observation it is that is crescent.