Best time to see the Orionid meteor shower, as it will peak tonight

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE,

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The Orionids will peak with the arrival of new moonprovides an excellent opportunity to view falling stars without the interference of Moonlight,

During the Tuesday morning peak, stargazers can expect to see up to 20 meteor per hour in ideal viewing conditions, said Thaddeus LaCoursiere, planetarium program coordinator at the Bell Museum. St. Paul, minnesotaThe viewing will continue till November 7.

,Season “If allowed, it will be a great show,” LaCoursiere said.

Orionids are one of the two major meteor shower caused by Halley’s remains Cometwho passes by Earth Every 75 years. Debris left by the comet causes two major meteor showers each year.

“Sometimes the Orionids leave trains, these bright long streaks Sky” LaCoursiere said.

This photo provided by NASA shows a meteor from the Orionid shower on October 13, 2015
This photo provided by NASA shows a meteor from the Orionid shower on October 13, 2015 ,NASA,

Here’s what you need to know about the Orionids and other meteor showers.

What is a meteor shower?

In form of Earth As it orbits the Sun, several times a year it passes through debris left by passing comets and sometimes asteroids. The source of the Orionids is the debris of Halley’s Comet.

When these fast-moving space rocks enter Earth’s atmosphere, the debris encounters new resistance from the air and becomes very hot, eventually burning up.

Sometimes the surrounding air glows briefly, leaving behind a fiery tail – the end of a “shooting star”.

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You don’t need special equipment to see the meteor shower that brightens the sky every year, just one spot away from city lights.

how to see meteor shower

Best time to view A meteor shower Usually after midnight, or in the hours before dawn, when moonlight interference is usually less.

Competing sources of light – such as artificial glare from the bright Moon or lights on the ground – are the main obstacles to a clear view of meteors. Cloudless nights provide the best viewing opportunities when the moon is smallest.

And keep looking up, not down. Your eyes will be better adapted to see shooting stars if you’re not looking at your phone.

When is the next meteor shower?

The next major meteor shower, the Southern Taurids, is expected to peak as early as November 5, when the moon will be full.

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