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Halley’s meteor rain will be visible worldwide, according to experts. Know the details about your maximum point.
Halley’s meteor rain is one of the most anticipated in the year. The image is only illustrative. (Free Press Photo: Freepik)
ETA acuáridas meteor rain is one of the Astronomical phenomena most expected of the year. According to international sources, this event occurs when the Earth passes through the remains of the Comet Halley in its orbit around the sun.
According to National Geographic, Rain meteors ETA acuáridas stand out for their high speed. They travel at approximately 65.4 kilometers per second towards the atmosphere of the Earth.
This meteor rain It will be especially visible between May 5 and 6 in our countryaccording to data from the Guatemalan Association of Astronomy (AGA). Around the world, it is estimated that, during these dates, the phenomenon will register the maximum observation peak.
According to the calendar of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the maximum observation peak in Guatemala will occur. May 6 at midnightto the east.
What is a meteor rain?
The experts of National Geographic They explain that Meteoroids are particles that come from comets that cross our solar system. When those particles cross the orbit of the Earth, collide with the atmosphere and become meteors. By disintegrating, they generate a visible trail of light.
In the case of the ETA acuáridas meteor, this occurs annually during May. According to the IGN Astronomy Specialized Site, It can be observed mainly from areas located in the tropics, such as the southern hemispherealthough it can also be seen from the northern hemisphere.
This rain is related to Halley kite, as well as the meteor rain of the Orionaids, which occurs in October.