Perseid Meteor Shower Lights Up Skies

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year, and its back again for 2020. Every August, the Earth passes through a stream of debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, creating a dazzling display of shooting stars. This years peak will occur on the night of August 11th and 12th, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible in dark skies.

The Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus, from which they appear to originate. The meteors are actually tiny pieces of dust and ice that have been orbiting around the sun for thousands of years. As they enter Earths atmosphere at speeds up to 37 miles per second, they burn up in a brilliant flash of light. The best time to view them is after midnight when the sky is darkest and the constellation Perseus is highest in the sky.

The Perseids are one of the most reliable meteor showers each year, with activity typically lasting from mid-July through late August. This years peak will be especially active due to a new moon on August 3rd that will make it easier to spot fainter meteors in dark skies. The best way to view them is by lying down on a blanket or reclining chair and looking up at the sky with your naked eye. Binoculars or telescopes are not necessary as they can limit your field of view and make it harder to spot meteors quickly moving across the sky.

If youre lucky enough to have clear skies during this years peak, you may even be able to spot some fireballs – larger meteors that produce an even brighter flash than usual as they streak across the night sky. Fireballs can be seen anywhere in the world but tend to be more common near their radiant point – which for this shower is located near Perseus in northern hemisphere skies.

No matter where you live, you can still enjoy this celestial show from home by tuning into one of many live streams available online during peak activity hours (August 11th-12th). Many observatories around the world will be broadcasting live footage so you can watch from anywhere with an internet connection!

火神座流星雨照亮天空

今年的火神座流星雨又回来了，它是一年中最壮观的天文活动之一。每年八月，地球都会穿过彗星斯威夫特·塔特尔留下的一条尘埃流，形成一场令人眼花缭乱的流星表演。今年的高峰将在8月11日和12日之夜发生，在暗夜中可以看到多高达每小时100颗流星。

火神座流星雨得名于火神座，它似乎来自这个星座。实际上，这些流星是数千年来围绕太阳运行的微小冰尘和冰块。当它们以每秒37英里的速度进入地球大气层时，它们会发出耀眼的光芒而焚化。最佳观看时间是午夜后，此时天空最暗，而火神座也位于天顶上。

火神座流星雨是每年最可靠的流星雨之一，其活动通常从7月中旬持续到8月下旬。由于8月3日出现新月，今年的高峰将特别活跃，使得在暗夜中能够更容易地看到微弱的流星。 最好的方法是躺在一张毯子或者躺椅上向天空看去用肉眼来观看它们。不需要使用双筒望远镜或者望远镜，因为它们会限制您的视野，使得难以快速发现飞快飞行的流星。

如果你能在今年的高峰有幸遇到清风凉意天气，你甚至可能会看到一些大流星——相对正常情况下会产生更强光闪耀作为它们在夜间天空中飞行耀眼光彩。大流星可以在世界上随便找到但是往往会出现在其光原——对于这个流