The Perseid starfall makes wishes come true! Will there be a meteor shower this year?
The Lyrid radiant in the northern hemisphere appears in the night sky at approximately 21:00 local time and reaches its maximum height in the morning. Meteors will fly out from the constellation Lyra. You can find it by the bright blue-white star Vega in the northeastern part of the sky.
This meteor shower is one of the oldest and most famous meteor showers. It has been observed for more than 2,700 years when the Earth is crossed once a year by a stream of dust left by Comet Thatcher. The first recorded sighting of the Lyrid meteor showers was in 687 BC. from the Chinese.
Typically, this meteor shower is not very intense; you can observe about 15-30 meteors per hour. But, this is a rather interesting meteor shower, which has its own history of observations.
In 1803, over the territory of the North American continent, one could see at that time a real rain of meteors, which seemed to fly straight from the center of the constellation Lyra, where the sparkling Vega is located (one of the brightest stars in the night sky, it is easy to detect even in the most light-polluted areas). In an hour, observers could count more than 700 shooting stars, which had not happened before or in subsequent years.
Eighty-one years later, in 1884, observers counted more than 20 meteors per hour.
But already in 1922, the Lyrids again surprised astronomers and rained stars on the earth with an intensity of 1800 meteors per hour.
In 1892, the Lyrids showed activity again, although much less - about 100 meteors per hour.
From year to year, astronomers try to predict the possible intensity of the Lyrids this year or at least somehow explain the irregular bursts of their activity. So far they have not succeeded. So this spring we can see both a small meteor shower and a real historical event.
How and where is the best way to watch?
The Lyrids are best viewed in the northern hemisphere during the night (after sunset and at dawn). Find yourself a surveillance spot away from the city. Come prepared for low night temperatures with a blanket or beach chair. Lie on your back with your feet pointing south and enjoy the beautiful spectacle. After being in the dark for approximately 30 minutes, your
Where do meteors come from?
Meteors come as leftover particles of comets and their fragments (incomplete asteroids). When comets orbit the Sun, they leave a trail of dust behind them. Every year, the Earth passes through these debris trails, allowing debris to penetrate layers of our atmosphere and disintegrate, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky.
The space debris that interacts with our atmosphere to create the Lyrids is generated by Comet Thatcher C/1861 G1. It was first discovered on April 5, 1861.
Starfall schedule for 2016.
The Aquarid star shower is quite strong; individual falling meteors can be observed from May 1st. But the peak of starfall activity will occur on the 4th, 5th and 6th of May. Aquarids are best observed in the southern hemisphere of the planet. The intensity of the stream will be 30-60 meteors per hour - that is, there will be flashes in the sky almost every minute.
The Capricornids are not very intense; at their peak activity, which in 2016 will occur around July 29, they will reach 5 meteors per hour. The Capricornids are actually made up of three separate streams that can drift in different directions, meaning Capriornids can usually be observed from anywhere in the world. The first stream, the main branch of the Alpha Capricornids, is most active from July 16 to August 29. The second stream, which is secondary, is from August 8 to August 21. And the third stream – from July 15 to August 1. Meteors appear from the area of the constellation Capricorn and this meteor shower is very visible in both the southern and northern hemispheres.
The Perseids are perhaps the most popular meteor shower to watch. Since he is one of the brightest. Every year he visits us in August, and the peak of his activity occurs on the 12th-14th (about 100 meteors per hour). The Perseids are particles from the tail of comet Swift-Tuttle, which approaches our planet approximately once every 135 years. the last time this happened was in December 1992. However, the Earth passes through its luxurious tail every year. Then we see the starfall caused by the Perseids.
The Orionids are a medium-intensity meteor shower, but can sometimes be intense. Usually this is 20-25 meteors per hour, but in 2006-2009, according to this indicator, the meteor shower was comparable to the Perseids. The radiant is in the region of the constellation Orion. Our planet enters it annually around October 16th. The Orionids are the creation of the famous Comet Halley. Since the constellation Orion is located in the northern hemisphere, it is also best to observe the Orionids here.
The Taurids are the common name for the two meteor showers that produce meteor showers: the northern and southern ones. On September 7, our planet enters the Southern Taurid stream and leaves it on November 19. The Southern Taurids reach their maximum annually in late October - early November. About a week after the Southern ones, the Northern Taurids reach their maximum. Both of these meteor showers are low in intensity, with no more than 5 meteors per hour, but these meteors are very large and bright, and as a result, are very visible in the night sky. The radiant of these meteor showers is in the constellation Taurus, where they originate. Astronomers believe that the Taurids belong to the trail of Comet Encke.
This meteor shower is known for its bright flashes, most spectacularly in 1833, 1866, 1966 and 2001, as it occurred in the form of a meteor shower. Unfortunately, there will be no meteor showers until 2099, but in 2031 and 2064 the intensity of the Leonids could be up to 100 meteors per hour. In the meantime, in the next 16 years, at best, we can hope for 15 meteors per hour. A meteor shower is characterized by bright meteors that leave a noticeable trail. Meteors appear from an area around the constellation Leo. The maximum usually occurs on November 17-18.
The Geminids are usually the strongest meteor shower of the year, and stargazers try not to miss this spectacle, despite the cold night. Our planet enters the Gemenid band every year around December 7, and they last for about 10 days. The Geminids reach their maximum intensity on December 13, and then up to 100 bright and beautiful meteors can be observed per hour. Their radiant is in the constellation Virgo. The Geminids are one of the few meteor showers that can even produce fireballs.
The year ends with the Ursids, whose radiant is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. They come into force on December 17 and last for about 7 days. The Ursids reach their peak on December 20-22. The intensity of this meteor shower is low - a maximum of 10 meteors per hour. However, they move very slowly and appear directly next to the polar star, which creates a very beautiful sight.
The Perseid meteor shower, which can be seen every August, promises a spectacular show this year. However, in order not to miss the cosmic spectacle when the Earth passes through the dusty tail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, you should understand in advance exactly when, as well as where and how best to observe the Perseids.
According to NASA meteor researcher Bill Cook, the Perseids are the most popular meteor shower of the year among amateur and professional astronomers. In 2016, according to the expert, a real “explosion” of the Perseids is expected, that is, it will be possible to observe twice as many meteors as usual: the speed of the meteor shower can reach 200 meteors per hour. The last time such an intense space show could be observed was in 2009.
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Bill Cook explained that such an “explosion” in the meteor shower arose under the influence of Jupiter - the gravitational force of the giant planet causes dust particles from the comet’s tail to concentrate in a certain zone.
When?
The Earth will pass through the tail of Comet Swift-Tuttle from July 17 to August 24, with the meteor shower peaking on August 12, when the planet will be in the dustiest region of the tail. This means that it is during this period that the largest number of meteors will be observed in a short period of time. However, for some time before and after the peak moment, meteors will flash in the night sky, albeit with less frequency.
Meteors will flash from the direction of the constellation Perseus, which appears on the horizon around 22:00. However, the greatest concentration of meteors will be observed after midnight. They can appear anywhere in the night sky, but they will always appear to be zipping by, moving away from the constellation Perseus.
Since this year's full moon falls on August 18, it's best to wait until after the new moon to avoid bright moonlight from dimming the falling meteors.
Where and how to watch?
The best places to view the Perseids are in the Earth's northern hemisphere and all the way to southern latitudes. No special equipment is required to observe meteor showers. All you have to do is wait until it gets dark, get comfortable and be patient. Experts warn that the human eye takes about half an hour to adjust to the darkness, so the longer you are outside, the more meteors you will be able to discern in the starry sky.
Comet Swift-Tuttle itself is the largest object known to astrophysicists that regularly flies past the Earth; the diameter of its core is about 26 kilometers. The last time it came closest to Earth was in 1992, and the next time it will happen is in 2126.
Shooting stars are an incredibly beautiful sight that attracts with its mystery and romance. On August 12, a significant event will begin - the strongest starfall of the year.
Few people know that in mid-August every year people can observe a shower of stars, whose name is the Perseids. It was named after the constellation Perseus, from the direction of which a comet flew in, causing star rain.
What are the Perseids
The meteor shower in question will not only occur on the 12th. It has already begun at the end of July and will end almost at the very end of August. This means that we have many days ahead when we can wait for a falling star and make a wish.
The cause of this long-term event is the passage of the Earth in the wake of a comet. Every year our planet flies through the debris of this cosmic body made of ice. Once in the atmosphere, they burn up before reaching the surface.
On August 12 and 13, 2016, astronomers predict the largest amount of debris entering the Earth's atmosphere. According to some reports, they will be able to reach up to 200 per hour. This means that we will be able to observe shooting stars at least 3 times a minute. This will be a very beautiful event, so experts advise finding a place where sky visibility will be maximum. To do this, it is advisable to go outside the city, where the smog and city light will not prevent you from enjoying all the beauty. 
The standard rate of meteor showers is 100 per hour, which is half what astronomers are predicting this year. The best stargazing will be in the northern hemisphere.
A few more numbers. The record frequency of meteor falls is 800 per hour. This number was recorded in 2011 and 1993. But who knows, maybe the leap year 2016 will repeat this record.
Astrology about the Perseids
It has long been customary to make wishes on a falling star. Many are skeptical about this, but in vain, since astrologers, even at the dawn of the advent of the science of stellar energy, said that shooting stars have a positive effect on the fulfillment of one’s deepest desires.
Seers, clairvoyants and psychics say that from an esoteric point of view, those falling stars that we see by chance are important. Despite this, many experts note that meteorite showers have a very positive effect on human energy and drive away evil spirits. The main thing is our thoughts, so think only about the good, as one of the 7 laws of the Universe says.
During seasonal starfalls (Perseids, Lyrids and Geminids), increased luck in love is noted. This is especially true for people who are positive. This year, the Perseids will also bring good luck in business. Try to always remember that the Universe helps us in any way possible.
We wish you success and the fulfillment of any desires on August 12 and any other day of the year. Take advantage of the ritual and meditation called “fire shield” to provide yourself with long-term protection from troubles. Good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and
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Starfall is such an ordinary and, at the same time, such an unusually beautiful phenomenon that everyone dreams of seeing. It is not surprising that many are already wondering what date the starfall will be in 2019. To answer it, let’s try to reveal for ourselves some of the secrets of this wonderful phenomenon in the night sky. In general, let's talk about starfalls today.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Quadrantids – January 1-5, 2019
The first meteor shower of 2019, as always, will be a meteor shower called the Quadrantids. The Earth encounters it every year in the first days of the new year - a kind of unique New Year's fireworks. The name of this meteor shower comes from the constellation Quadrans Muralis, which was once distinguished between the constellations Bootes, Grcules and Draco. Then this constellation was no longer classified as a separate group, but the name remained. The Quadrantids are characterized by a short-term, pronounced maximum, which can easily be missed due to cloudy weather, common in the northern hemisphere. The maximum of this shower lasts about three hours, so it is usually visible in small areas. At most northern latitudes the radiant does not reach a significant height, and in the southern hemisphere the shower is mostly not visible at all. Please note that the ZHR value is calculated based on ideal observing conditions, so in practice the number of observed meteors visible to the naked eye in the sky may be significantly less. The last time this stream generated an abundant shower of stars was in 1984. The speed of meteors in the Quadrantids is low, and they themselves are not very strong. The best time to watch this meteor shower is from January 1st to January 5th.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Lyrids: April 16-25, 2019
Further, after April 16th each year, the time of the Lyrid comes - a spring meteor shower, usually reaching its maximum on April 21-22. As is already clear, its name comes from the constellation Lyra. The Lyrid radiant in the northern hemisphere appears in the night sky at approximately 21:00 local time and reaches its maximum height in the morning. And although its activity is not too high, it is a rather interesting meteor shower, which has its own history of observations.
So, in 1803, over the territory of the North American continent, one could see at that time a real rain of meteors, which seemed to fly directly from the center of the constellation Lyra, where the sparkling Vega is located. In an hour, observers could count more than 700 shooting stars, which had not happened before or in subsequent years. Eighty-one years later, in 1884, observers counted no more than 20 meteors per hour. However, already in 1922, the Lyrids again surprised astronomers and rained stars on the earth with an intensity of 1800 meteors per hour. In 1982, the Lyrids showed activity again, although much less - no more than 100 meteors per hour.
For several years now, astronomers have been trying to predict the possible intensity of the Lyrids this year or somehow explain the irregular bursts of their amazing activity. So far they have not succeeded. So perhaps in April 2019 the Lyrids will surprise all of humanity again, and you will be able to observe this with your own eyes. Although at its usual maximum this meteor shower does not produce more than 15 meteors per hour.
In early May every year you can observe the Earth passing through the Aquarid star stream. They reach the peak of their activity on May 4-6, although they begin much earlier - almost immediately after the passage of the Lyrids. Unfortunately, residents of the northern hemisphere are less fortunate; Aquarids are best seen in the opposite, southern hemisphere of our planet. Here, at the peak of Aquarid activity, the meteor shower reaches 60 meteors in one hour. However, even in the northern hemisphere, if you are lucky, you can observe one meteor once every 2 minutes. The Aquarids get their name from the constellation Aquarius, where their radiant is located. In Latin it sounds like Aquarius.
It must be said that Aquarids were observed back in Ancient China and there is numerous written evidence of this. Although this meteor shower was first described in detail only in 1848 by German astronomers.
Like all other meteor showers, the Aquarids are fragments of a comet. But they are especially interesting because they were generated by the famous Halley's comet. It is also the cause of another meteor shower - the Ornid, but we will talk about it a little later.
The Aquarids are best observed before dawn on May 6th, when the constellation Aquarius, where their radian is located, is lowest above the horizon. So, dress warmly and watch the stars fall.
Astronomers often divide the Aquarids into two parts - eta and delta. In May it is the eta Aquarids that can be observed, but they will visit us again at the end of July, starting around the 29th. Like the Eta Aquarids, the Delta Aquarids will be best visible in the southern hemisphere, but in the northern hemisphere they will be quite dim and almost invisible.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Capricornids: July 25 – September 15, 2019
At the end of July, you can also observe a meteor shower caused by another meteor shower - the Capricornids. As you probably understand, it got its name from the constellation Capricorn. And although the Capricornids remain active until September 15th, they reach their peak around July 29th. The Capricornids are not very intense - at maximum their activity reaches 5 meteors per hour. However, the Capricornid meteors are among the brightest, so observers can be in for a real treat. And even - who knows? Have time to make a wish.
People first started talking about the Capricornids in the second half of the 19th century. The honor of their discovery, which took place in 1871, belongs to the Hungarian astronomer N. de Concolli. Already in the 20th century, astronomers discovered that the Capricornids actually consist of three separate streams that can drift in different directions, and therefore the Capricornids can usually be observed from anywhere on the globe. The first stream, the main branch of the Alpha Capricornids, is most active between July 16 and August 29. The second stream, which is a secondary stream, is most active during the period from August 8 to August 21. And finally, the third stream is active from July 15 to August 1. Meteors appear, as their name suggests, from the area of the constellation Capricorn and this meteor shower is very visible in both the southern and northern hemispheres.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Perseids: August 10-20, 2019
Without any doubt, we can say that the Perseids are one of the most popular meteor showers. He visits us annually in August, and usually his peak falls on August 12-14. The Perseids are particles from the tail of comet Swift-Tuttle, which approaches our planet approximately once every 135 years. The last time this happened was in December 1992. However, the Earth passes through its luxurious tail every year. Then we see the starfall caused by the Perseids. And of course, all these bright meteors appear precisely from the direction of the constellation Perseus.
At their peak intensity, the Perseids show up to 100 meteors per hour. This is quite a lot, but in Russia, as a rule, no more than 60 meteors per hour are visible, or about 1 meteor per minute. So time it and make a wish.
The Perseids were first described in ancient Chinese chronicles dating back to 36 BC. In medieval Europe, the Perseids were also well known, although at that time they were not yet the Perseids, but the “Tears of St. Lawrence.” The fact is that in August, when the Perseids appear in the sky, and specifically on the 10th, the feast of this particular saint will take place in Italy. However, the official discoverer of this meteor shower is considered to be the Belgian astronomer Adolphe Ketele, who described them in detail in 1835.
The Perseids are a very powerful and unusually beautiful meteor shower, when the entire sky seems to be strewn with falling stars. The largest of them leave a fairly noticeable mark on the sky, which can be visible even for a few seconds.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Orionids: October 16-27, 2019
In October, the Earth passes through another meteor shower called the Orionids. Yes, the radian of this shower is in the constellation Orion. Our planet enters it annually around October 16th. The Orionids are a relatively weak meteor shower that peaks on October 21-22 but continues until October 27. We have already said a little higher that, like the Avarids, the Orionids are the product of the famous Halley's comet. Since the constellation Orion is located in the northern hemisphere, it is also best to observe the Orionids here. The average intensity of the Orionids is 20-25 meteors per hour.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Taurids: September 7 – November 19, 2019
The Taurids are the common name for the two meteor showers that produce meteor showers: the northern and southern ones. They were discovered in 1869 by the Italian Giuseppe Gesioli. On September 7, our planet enters the Southern Taurid stream and leaves it on November 19. The Southern Taurids reach their maximum annually in late October - early November. About a week after the Southern ones, the Northern Taurids reach their maximum. Both of these meteor showers have low intensity, no more than 5 meteors per hour, but these meteors are very large and bright, and therefore are clearly visible in the autumn night sky. As the name suggests, the radian of these meteor showers is located in the constellation Taurus, where they originate. Astronomers believe that the Taurids belong to the trail of Comet Encke.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Leonids: November 15-22, 2019
Another meteor shower well known for its bright and abundant flashes, the Earth passes through in November every year. Its maximum usually occurs on November 17-18, and the radian of this meteor shower is in the constellation Leo. The "mother" of the Leonids is comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, and their intensity largely depends on where exactly the comet's trail is located and how long ago it was left. So, in 1998, the mother comet once again came close to our Sun, so for several subsequent years in November, real storms of meteors could be observed in the sky. Over time, the intensity of the stream has weakened significantly and now, even during the peak period, no more than 10 bright meteors per hour can be observed in the sky.
This meteor shower was first described back in 901 by Eutyches of Alexandria. There is even a well-known jazz composition dedicated to the Leonids called “The Stars Fell on Alabama,” which recalls a grandiose meteor shower, more reminiscent of a real shower of meteors, that occurred in 1833 over the territory of the United States. An unusually strong Leonid shower was also observed in 1966. During each hour, observers counted up to 150 thousand bright meteors - just think about this figure.
Astronomers expect the next meteor showers to occur no earlier than 2031.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Geminids: December 7-18, 2019
Shortly after the Leonids, stargazers will be able to see another intense and beautiful meteor shower called the Geminids. Our planet enters their zone every year around December 7th and it lasts about 10 days. The Geminids reach their maximum intensity on December 13, and then up to 100 bright and beautiful meteors can be observed per hour. Their radian is located in the constellation Virgo, the Geminids are one of the few meteor showers that can even produce fireballs. They were first described at the end of the 19th century; astronomers associate this meteor shower with the asteroid Phaethon.
What date will the starfall be in 2019? Ursids: December 17-25, 2019
Finally, another meteor shower ends the year, called the Ursids. The Ursid Radian is located in the constellation Ursa Minor and takes effect on December 17th and lasts for about 7 days. Accordingly, the Ursids reach their peak by December 20-22. The Ursids were first described at the beginning of the 20th century by the English astronomer William Denning, and later their direct connection with Comet Tuttle was established, but this happened already at the end of the 20th century - in 1970. The intensity of the Ursids is low, with up to 10 “shooting stars” or less visible per hour. However, they move even slower than the Perseids, and in addition, they appear directly next to the polar star, which in itself is very beautiful.
The Perseid starfall makes wishes come true!
Look up at the night sky and you might see one of the most epic and brightest starfalls in recent years! The “hero” of the occasion is the Perseid meteor shower. Weather permitting, you can watch the starfall every night until August 22, 2016. However, expect the peak from August 12 to 13. Astronomers say that this night the sky will be illuminated by a real shower of stars... it's time to make magic!
Starfall of wishes
What will be your reaction to a falling star? Wish! And for the second? Wish! And on the twelfth? Wish! And on the twenty-second? ... Oh, I would have dried up after the first ten. And why all? Many different wants lead to a big confusion. Just as you “dream” of everything, then you yourself won’t understand what it was. There is neither confidence in the fulfillment of desires, nor an inner feeling that now it will definitely come true. What should I do?
Make one wish! Sit back comfortably and admire the stars. Turn each star into a magical meditation on one dream. For example, a star - “I love and am loved”, another star - “we are so happy together”, another star - “I melt from his kisses”, another star - “we talk about everything in the world!” and so on. Enjoy the dream, immerse yourself in it. And give its embodiment to the falling stars...
By the way, while the Perseid is in the sky, another night you can work your magic again on this or another dream.
Money starfall
Let everything that falls from the sky fall into our hands and... bring money, big and small. Well, it can easily be applied to starfall. Did you see that a star fell? We place our palm and three pockets, saying: “To the money!” Did you see another one? The second pocket was rubbed.
Believe me, money will suddenly materialize in your reality very soon!
Victorious Sandals
Have you read ancient Greek myths? If not, then you’ve definitely heard about Zeus. So Perseus is his son. It seems that astronomers were delighted by the feat of Perseus (he rid the world of Medusa the Gorgon) and they named an entire constellation in his honor. Yes, we are talking about the very constellation Perseus, from which the Perseids are already visible.
Do you know what detail I remember most from his feat? Winged sandals! There, of course, he had another magical arsenal, but if he had not had sandals, he would not have defeated the Gorgon. So maybe this is exactly what we need?
In general, if you need to win at anything (competition, interview, exam, etc.), charge your sandals!
Fortunately, it’s summer, which means there shouldn’t be any problems with sandals. It is very important that they are yours, and old or new, floral or plain - it doesn’t matter.
On any night of the Perseids starfall, tie a thread (rope, lace) to each sandal and hang them by these threads on the same clothesline (beam, branch, etc.) on the balcony (outdoors). And say: “Perseus has won and I win!” Let your sandals absorb this magical winged effect until the morning.
To activate the magic for yourself, be sure to wear and walk around in your “winged” sandals the next day. At the same time, mentally replay your victory in your head for at least a few minutes. For example, you can imagine how you passed an exam or successfully passed an interview. And then boldly go “to battle” (you can “go there” in any other shoes).
Useful information: According to experts, it can take about 30 minutes for human eyes to adjust to darkness. Therefore, if you don’t see anything, then you need time to “calibrate”, that is, look at the sky and wait.
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