Good news for astronomy enthusiasts: the Ursid meteor shower will reach its peak between December 22 and 23, today and tomorrow. Run to see!
The celestial phenomenon will have the best viewing times in the early hours of the 23rd, during midnight and at dawn. A meteor shower is an astronomical spectacle that occurs when many meteors enter the Earth’s atmosphere.
NASA provided several tips to ensure that you take a great photo of this phenomenon. Among them, choose a place where the sky is not cloudy and use a tripod. See them all below!
Ursid rain
Ursids occur when dust separates from Comet 8P/Tuttle.
When it passes near Earth and enters the planet’s atmosphere, the rock heats up and catches fire, becoming a “shooting star.”
Planet 8P/Tuttle orbits the Sun once every 13.5 years.
Northern hemisphere
This time, the phenomenon can be seen better by observers from the Northern Hemisphere.
But the Ursids will be affected by the crescent Moon, which will illuminate 89% of the sky, making viewing very difficult.
Real time transmission
Don’t worry because sites like Galeria do Meteorito will broadcast the phenomenon in real time. Look what good news!
NASA tips
In addition to the classic advice to look for a place with open skies and little light, NASA has also prepared tips for those who want to record the event photographically.
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Use a DSLR or mirrorless camera;
- Find a place with clear skies and the lowest possible light level;
- Place the camera on a tripod;
- Use a wide-angle lens, as it makes recording easier by magnifying the objects in focus.
- Use a shutter release cable or the camera’s built-in self-timer;
There will also be no need for space equipment, such as telescopes or binoculars.
But remember that the full moon can disrupt your plans a little.
The link will transmit the Ursid meteor shower in real time. Image: Reproduction/Bill Ingalls (NASA).
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