The Jordanian sky is on a date with an astronomical phenomenon next August 12

Weather of Arabia - Dalal Al-Lalla, a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and an astronomical trainer, said that the peak of the Perseid meteor shower will occur on the night of Monday/Tuesday, August 12-13, and the cause of these showers is due to the remains of the Comet Soft-Teutel, which orbits the sun once every 135 years. Earth's orbit intersects comet debris.

It is expected that we will witness between 70 and 100 meteors per hour during the peak of the shower, which is considered one of the most prominent meteor showers throughout the year. The Perseid meteor shower was given this name in reference to the constellation Perseus (bearer of Perseus), from which meteors appear to emanate in the sky.

Origin of the Perseid meteor shower

The origin of this shower goes back to Comet Swift-Tuttle, which was first discovered in 1862. The phenomenon of meteors occurs when the Earth passes near the path of debris left by the comet in space, and small particles enter the atmosphere at a speed ranging between 12 and 72 km per second, causing... Its combustion appears as bright, colorful lines in the sky.

• Best time for monitoring

On those nights, the moon will be in the first square phase, providing an excellent opportunity for amateur astronomers to observe the Perseids after midnight. The Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17 and continues until August 24, but its peak will be on the nights of August 11 and 12.

Tips for observing and photographing the Perseid meteor shower

The Perseid meteors offer a wonderful opportunity to observe a beautiful astronomical phenomenon without the need for any special astronomical equipment, just the naked eye and folding chairs. To get the best view, it is preferable to go out to dark places away from city lights. These nights are an ideal opportunity for astrophotographers and amateurs to take amazing photos.

These astronomical phenomena provide opportunities to appreciate the beauty of the universe and discover its secrets. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to view the Perseids, and prepare to spend a special night under the stars, and enjoy an astronomical show that will remain in your memory for years to come.

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