sky enthusiasts and nature are watching a meteor shower happens later tonight, and which could be more active than in other years.
According to NASA, can be seen at some places up to 200 meteors per hour in the rain tonight and early morning.
the astronomical event because the Earth is passing through an area where there might be a lot of left by previous steps particles comet 109P (Swift-Tuttle).
the Astronomical Society of the Caribbean (SAC) said that although these meteors are called Perseids because of its apparent origin of the constellation Perseus, can actually be seen by any part of the sky.
“To see them, you need not look to that constellation or a specific area of the sky. Rather it should be observed from the ground or a reclining chair and straight up. So we cover with the view more area sky and see more meteors, “said Eddie Irizarry, vice president of the SAC.
the educational institution indicated that the best time to see them is late at night today, Thursday, ie from Thursday to Friday. “They should appreciate more meteors between midnight and dawn,” said the organization, while suggesting observe comfortably because it is an event that is not recommended see standing.
He clarified that It is essential to monitor from remote areas of dark or light pollution. If you can not go to a dark place, the educational institution suggests turning off exterior lights, located in the least possible area illuminated and watch patiently for at least the brightest meteors. Although it is predicted that most meteor activity should occur late Thursday night, it is not excluded also from Friday to Saturday you can see a lot of meteors, the SAC said.
Several astronomers have noticed that occasionally an increase in the activity of the Perseids can be seen and felt that 2016 could be one of those years that are observed more of these meteors.
“Interestingly everything tends to indicate that the enormous gravitational force of Jupiter causes when the planet passes something near the area of waste left by the Swift-Tuttle comet, in the wake of comet particles is displaced and somewhat closer to the area by which later became Earth. This causes our planet encounters a greater amount of waste so that we could see more meteors than at other times, “said Irizarry.
” Those who manage to observe rain meteors from dark places he could see a good sky show, “said for his part Juan Gonzalez Alicea, president of the SAC.
Even if this meteor shower proves to be more active as indicated by some forecasts, several of the meteor could look remarkably bright. These pose no danger because they are tiny particles released by the cometa.Los fragments disintegrate by making friction with our atmosphere at incredible speeds of up to 132.000 mph (212.433 km / h).
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