The Minorides y-Ursae shooting star shower will light up the sky next week. Don't miss the evening of January 19th.
The second meteor wave this year will be observed from January 15th to 25th, with peak intensity expected on January 19th. Remember that the first wave was Quadrantids. That is new Rain fromShooting stars This time it will be Minorides y-Ursae.
The year is off to a good start for astronomy enthusiasts. You can spend the month of January admiring meteor showers. The first wave took place from January 1st to 5th. The planet encountered the swarm of Quadrantids during the phase. These are meteors that come from the Comet Konzik-Peltier according to scientists.
Every time they pass by, the Quadrantids put on a breathtaking nighttime spectacle. This shooting star shower can scroll up to 200 meteors per hour. This is a godsend for astronomy enthusiasts. Furthermore, the phenomenon continues about six hours. This year the peak was reached on the night of Wednesday January 3rd to Thursday January 4th.
But meteor shower season isn't over yet. THE Minorids y-Ursae arrive. A chance to catch up for those who missed the Quadrantids. An opportunity to repeat the experience for viewers of the first wave.
Shooting star showers easier to observe, but low hourly frequency
The encounter with the Minorids y-Ursae occurs as the Earth travels through streams of debris left behind in the Earth Suction of comets and asteroids. Over time, the sand-like debris particles spread along the parent object's orbit around the solar system.
Shooting stars are observed every time one of these debris particles collides with the Earth's atmosphere. Note that these meteors generally burn with a Height of approximately 70 to 100 km.
The Minorid y-Ursae do not have as high a rainfall frequency as the Quadrantids. It's no less impressive to watch. In fact, the phenomenon allows us to see up to three shooting stars per hour. Beyond this, the peak of its activity will have been reached on the night of Thursday, January 18th to Friday, January 19th.
Despite a lower frequency per hour, the minorids y-Ursae have the advantage of being easier to observe. In contrast to the Quadrantids, the Lunar luminosity doesn't have much influence on these shooting stars.
Here are the conditions to best admire this next meteor shower:
- Choose a dark place – you need to stay away from the city lights to minimize light pollution.
- Look at the sky at the right time – the shooting star shower will be active all night, but The best observations take place shortly before sunrise. At this point the radiation point is highest in the sky.
- Look in the right direction – the shining point will be in the Constellation Ursa Minor. On the other hand, to see the most meteors, the best place is not directly on the radiant. It will be located on one dark part of the sky at around 30-40° of the radiant point.
- Prepare properly – you must Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
Ultimately, remember that the number of shooting stars you see depends on several factors, such as the brightness of the sky and the weather. Good observation!