The Rain of stars ETA acuáridasconsidered one of the most anticipated events by astronomy enthusiasts, is characterized by the high speed of their meteors, which enter the earth’s atmosphere at an approximate speed of 65.4 kilometers per second.
As for its peak of activity, the Guatemalan astronom The early morning of this May 6. However, Castro clarified that visibility was quite reduced.
According to both experts, the phenomenon could be observed again during the early hours of May 7, Around 2 hours. Poitevin said that it will be possible to locate it towards the constellation of Aquarius and that it could observe it from the indicated time until it dawns.
Visibility will remain, if the conditions allow it, from the time indicated to dawn. Castro emphasized that The observation will depend on the sky being clear And he added that the phenomenon will be visible to the east.
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What is the rain of stars ETA acuáridas?
It is a meteor rain that It occurs annually when the Earth crosses the remains of the comet Halleywhich disintegrate when entering the atmosphere and produce a visible light wake from the earth’s surface.
According to Poitevin, this rain is visible between the April 21 and May 20 of each year. According to experts, unlike most meteor rains, it does not have a defined peak, but a week of good activity focused on May 7.
They receive the name of ETA Acuáridas because their radiant – the point of the sky from which they seem to come – is located in the Aquarium constellationclose to the ETA Aquarii star.
A maximum activity of up to a meteor per minute is estimated. However, this frequency is rare in latitudes of the northern hemisphere, due to the low altitude of the radiant.
For those who wish to observe the phenomenon, it is recommended to follow the indications of the specialists and keep in mind that their visibility will be subject to the atmospheric conditions of the moment.