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A new astronomical show will take place this week as celestial bodies part ways with Halley’s Comet to offer one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year.
May 5, 2020 12:53 PMBy: ntn24.com
The astronomical phenomenon of the Eta Aquarids has had its celestial movement since the end of April, however, between May 5 and 7 it will have more visibility with up to 40 meteors per hour, thus reaching its highest peak of activity.
During these days we have a new astronomical appointment. The star shower of the Eta Aquarids arrives. Its peak of maximum activity can be observed between the night of May 5 to 7. #meteor shower # EtaAquáridas pic.twitter.com/TX7vNumj7X
– Mar Gómez (@MarGomezH) May 4, 2020
Despite this, we can already enjoy them since on the night of May 7 we will have a full moon, the supermoon of flowers and the bright light of this can make it difficult to observe. #meteor shower # EtaAquáridas pic.twitter.com/z25wWzwUPN
– Mar Gómez (@MarGomezH) May 4, 2020
Meteor showering is usually best seen towards the southern hemisphere because the constellation they come from is higher up in the sky making it easier for Eta Aquarids to be seen better.
This year in the sky it is expected to cross around 40 stars at an approximate speed of 66 kilometers per second.
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Its origin is in the famous comet 1 / P Halley. Every year in early May, our planet crosses the orbital path of the famous Halley’s Comet, famous for getting closer to the interior of the solar system every 76 years (last time in 1986) # EtaAquáridas (JPL / Horizons) pic.twitter.com/qbVCRCv3Xl
– Mar Gómez (@MarGomezH) May 4, 2020
The origin of this phenomenon is due to the debris left by Halley’s comet and when the Earth intercepts those fragments, causing the disintegration in the atmosphere to produce a meteor or shooting star.
Some astronomers recommend that the best time to observe the phenomenon is at dawn and that the use of telescopes and space equipment is not necessary.
After its passage, this comet leaves dust and meteoroid debris on its tail. Every time Earth intercepts one of these fragments, they penetrate the atmosphere at more than 200,000 km / h, producing a meteor or shooting star as a result of their disintegration in the atmosphere. pic.twitter.com/n7RXkewBFn
– Mar Gómez (@MarGomezH) May 4, 2020
Astronomers recommend that the best times to observe the phenomenon are in the hours before sunrise. In addition, it is not necessary to use a telescope or special equipment to enjoy it, just find yourself in dark areas and look towards the constellation of Aquarius. pic.twitter.com/05AmjbJyfZ
– Mar Gómez (@MarGomezH) May 4, 2020
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