2023-05-05 08:00:01
lovers astronomy they are in luck again this spring. Like other years, the impressive meteor showers that every spring color the night sky in our country. This May will be the meteor shower And Acuáridas the protagonist of all eyes.
These meteors get their name from the constellation aquarius. The slowness of their movement and the long-lasting trail they leave behind when they cross the sky on spring nights allow them to be one of the favorite shows for many, since they can be enjoyed for longer.
This new astronomical event has been crossing the sky for a few days and can be observed with caution until next May 20. However, those who wish to observe it at its peak will be able to do so. the night of Friday, May 5 at dawn on May 6according to the National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the best time to see the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in Spain today
This special meteor shower, coming from fragments of Comet 1/P Halley, which orbits the Sun every 76 years and was last seen from Earth in 1986. When they come into contact with the atmosphere at high speed, they end up emitting a light that gives them that aspect of Shooting Star.
The Eta Aquarids can be seen from April 21 to May 20, although their maximum splendor can be seen at dawn from May 5 to 6.
The best moment to observe this astronomical spectacle from Spain it will be starting at midnight and before dawn, coinciding with the moments of greatest darkness in the night sky. In fact, it can be seen at its most visible point between 3 and 6 in the morning.
Where to see the Delta Aquarids meteor shower in Spain today
Enjoying the Eta Aquarids meteor shower can be one of the pleasures of spring in Spain. To do it properly, it is advisable to get away from big cities and get away from light pollution, the buildings and the trees towards open places like the mountain. In addition, from the IGN they recommend lying on the ground looking at the sky from a place with a wide perspective of the firmament.
To observe it in our country it will not be necessary to use any telescope or astronomical instrument, since the passage of these stars through the night sky can be seen with the naked eye. In addition, it is recommended to have the horizon clear of obstacles, especially to the East.
Forecast of Eta Aquarids 2023
This year, 2023, is not the perfect one to be able to clearly observe the meteor shower, since the full Moon will be present all night and will make it difficult to observe the Eta Aquarids with its light. Therefore, we can only see the brightest.
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