Amazing meteor showers in July and August

The Perseidsor the famous shower of shooting stars in July and August, promises to deliver an impressive spectacle over the next few days.

When will Presides 2022 be?

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This rain of falling stars – which originates mainly from the constellation Perseus but radiates all over the sky – can be observed from mid-July and lasts until the end of August. However, according to Montreal Planetarium SocietyAnd the The climax of this wonderful phenomenon will occur on the night of August 12 to 13.

So the bright stars that will appear before our eyes are likely to be plentiful; From 30 to 100 meteors per hour and maybe more. So we hope a clear skya prerequisite for observing Perseids.

The moon sometimes complicates the show. Unfortunately, the observation conditions this year are not favorable because of this.

Where to watch Perseids 2022?

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To better observe the phenomenon and see as many stars as possible, Stay away from city light pollution And be careful because it spins at 60 km/s.

In addition, the ASTROLab Mont Megantic National Park will hold Perseid nightAugust 11-13, including an overnight walk, weather permitting.

What are Perseids?

phenomenon Perseids It occurs when the Earth’s orbit intersects the debris of Comet Swift-Tuttle. It is these grains of cosmic dust that make up the famous meteor stars that can be seen from the end of July until the end of August during the nights of Perseids.

There can be a meteor at other times of the year, in November, the Leonids, in December, the Gemini, and in January, the Quadratedes, but the Perseids, also called “Saint Laurent’s tears”, however, are still more beautiful, or at least easier to notice. In view of the outside temperature!

Keep your eyes open to watch the scene.

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