The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks in the U.S. on August 12, especially at night, with up to 100 meteors visible per hour.
The best shooting stars of the year are coming to a skies near you. The annual Perseid meteor shower Most of the U.S. can be seen from mid-July until late August. This year’s meteor shower should peak in the early morning hours of August 13 and the night before.
According to Space.comTo catch the peak of the shower, start watching the skies at 11 pm local time on August 12th when shooting star rates increase. The peak show will last until dawn on August 13. This viewing window will allow you to enjoy an array of sights. average of up to 100 meteors per hour.
Perseids occurs when Earth passes over debris (bits and pieces of ice or rock) that was left behind by Comet Swift-TuttleComet debris is typically the size of a grain of sand and moves at 133,200 mph in space. The comet fragments are typically the size and shape of a grain. They travel in space at 133.200 mph. When the fragments enter the atmosphere, they burn up and create a bright flash of light that streaks across the sky. The debris is rarely seen on the ground, even though it enters Earth’s atmosphere.
Perseids are most visible from the Northern Hemisphere. They can also be seen in mid-southern locations. The meteor shower can be seen from any location in the United States, but it is easier to view in places with dark skies and less light pollution. The best place to view the meteor shower is somewhere with an open, wide sky. Buildings and mountains can block the view.
Space.com advises that your eyes should be adjusted to darkness for 30 minutes before viewing the Persied Meteor Shower. You can also help yourself by knowing where the meteors come from.
NASA says that the meteor shower is a radiating phenomenon. Perseus constellationThe constellation Cassiopeia is easier to find and follows it across the night sky. You can tell where meteors will be streaking across the night sky if you find Perseus.
The Perseid meteor shower occurs each year in August. In 2028, it is expected to occur in September. evolve into a storm It will be a spectacular event, even better than the annual one.
