It’s over now San Lorenzo Night, The exceptional astronomical event that immerses us in a unique scenario characterized by one Meteor swarm Which varies from yellow to red, and from blue to green. However, even in The coming nights It will be possible to watch this truly unique show.
The weather will also give us a big hand, thanks to almost clear skies throughout Italy, but with the risk of extreme temperatures during the night and temperatures reaching 28-30 degrees Celsius until late at night, especially along the coastal areas.
According to tradition, the main date, the most important moment of the show, so to speak, is the night of August 10. But over the years, the night when the swarm’s peak can be observed has changed, and in recent years it has been between August 12 and 13.
These nights there will be a passage Perseid meteor showerWhen the Earth passes through clouds of debris and dust left behind by comets along their orbit around the Sun (in this case the comet Swift-Tottle).
But what are the conditions necessary to see them at their best?
To observe meteors you do not need special equipment and it is not necessary to know how to recognize the constellations, but it is important to take some basic precautions.
Here are some of them:
find a dark placeIt is essential to find dark sky conditions with a wide view in order to expand the possibilities of observing meteors and enjoying the show.
Give yourself some time. It may seem like a pretty obvious thing to say, but don’t be in a hurry. By being patient and waiting for your eyes to adjust to the darkness, you’ll be able to see more stars and meteors.
Prefer the beach or the meadow. This way you can get a perfect view of the entire night sky. Of course we are talking about isolated beaches, away from coastal resorts, which are often illuminated in the evening.
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