Shower of shooting stars: it will be possible to observe them in the coming nights

By Léa Giandomenico Published on 4 May 22 at 19:18 Actu See my news Follow this media Shooting stars will be visible to the naked eye. (©Leonid Tit / Adobestock)This is a recurring phenomenon that can be observed with the naked eye. On the nights of Wednesday May 4 to Thursday May 5, then Thursday May 5 to Friday May 6, 2022, swarms of about thirty shooting stars, the Eta Aquarids, will peak in the sky around 3 a.m. But what is the scientific phenomenon that hides behind these showers of stars? Comets Meteor showers are associated with comets that pass regularly in the sky. “As they pass, they degas dust which generates a tube behind it, called a torus. When the Earth meets this torus in its course around the sun, shooting stars are produced. And depending on the geometry of the torus, the phenomenon can last several days and nights and spread over some time,” explains Gilles Dawidowicz, secretary general of the Astronomical Society of France. This time, comet Halley is concerned: “It only passes close to the Earth every 76 years! This is why these shooting stars have been visible in the sky since April. But a peak is observable at the moment, and it will be quite spectacular! Gilles Dawidowicz Secretary General of the Astronomical Society of France Indeed, the phenomenon can produce quite persistent trails , “which can be tinted with a blue, white or green color. Once the peak passes, the phenomenon will fade and these stars will be less visible. How to properly observe shooting stars? Since they are visible to the naked eye, it is very easy to watch the show. “The good weather favors their visibility. Then, to observe them well, you have to get as far away as possible from stray light: it is better to go to the countryside, to the mountains, to the sea. The light pollution of cities prevents you from seeing this dust in the sky.” , notes Gilles Dawidowicz. Videos: currently on ActuTo better locate the rain, you have to look towards the constellation of Aquarius.It is very easy to locate the constellations with applications like Google Sky and SkySafari.Gilles Dawidowicz Secretary General of the Astronomical Society of France.And to enjoy the show, you don’t need a telescope: “just take a blanket, lie down in the grass and gaze at the sky”, smiles the specialist. Next appointment this summer Next episodes in sight: the Perseids (known as the night of the shooting stars). They will take place from July 14 to August 24 with a peak between August 11 and 12. “This time around 100 meteors will be visible per hour! », rejoices Gilles Dawidowicz. Was this article useful to you? Note that you can follow Actu in the My Actu space. In one click, after registration, you will find all the news of your favorite cities and brands.

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