Perseid Meteor Shower to Dazzle Sky in 2024
Annual Celestial Event to Peak on August 11
Visible in Northern Hemisphere Night Sky
Prepare for a celestial spectacle as the Perseid meteor shower returns to grace the night sky in 2024. This annual event, which occurs every August, is expected to reach its peak on the night of August 11.
The Perseid meteor shower is associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun once every 133 years. As the comet approaches the sun, it releases debris that burns up in Earth's atmosphere, creating the dazzling streaks of light that we witness as meteors.
In 2024, the shower is anticipated to produce a broad peak, allowing observers to enjoy the display for several nights. The best viewing time will be after midnight, when the Earth's rotation aligns with the radiant point of the shower, which lies in the constellation Perseus.
Observers in the Northern Hemisphere will have the best chance of witnessing the Perseids, as they will be visible in the northeast night sky. Those in rural areas with minimal light pollution will have the most favorable viewing conditions.
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