Connect with us

Social Stories

Here’s The Best Way To Watch The Perseids Meteor Shower Happening This August 13!

Published

My Post 1 36
Source: Space

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

The public is expected to be able to see the celestial phenomenon known as the Perseids Meteor Shower from July 17 to August 24, 2022. But the peak of it all will occur in the early morning hours of August 13, 2022 (Saturday), with an average of 60 meteors per hour.

It should be visible under dark skies and clear weather conditions.

The Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) shared that, despite the number of meteors during the peak, the full moon may cause disturbances in the visibility of the phenomenon.

perseids 1

“The Perseids Meteor Shower refers to the point where the meteor shower appears in the sky, which is in the area of the Perseus constellation. However, its emergence can still occur from various directions. This phenomenon occurs every year as the Earth orbits the Sun and crosses the orbital path of Comet Swift-Tuttle,” they said.

“Comet Swift-Tuttle is estimated to have a nucleus that is 26 kilometers in diameter and takes 133 years to complete its orbit. As the comet orbits closer to the sun, the comet dust released by the sublimation process will eventually disperse and form a path filled with the comet’s remains. This residue will eventually enter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up, forming long glowing streaks,” they explained.

perseids 2

MYSA also shared tips for a better viewing experience of the Perseids Meteor Shower:

  • Make sure the viewing is done in an open area and there are no obstacles such as tall buildings, trees or houses.
  • Try to find a wide view of the sky.
  • Stay away from bright environments. The darker, the better.
  • Adapt your eyes to the level of darkness for 20 minutes.
  • It can appear from various directions and at any time, so there is no need to focus only on the Perseus constellations to see these meteors.

So, pack a bag and get out of the city for a better view.

Happy meteor hunting!

 

Also read: This Gorgeous Putrajaya Park Looks Like It Came Straight Out Of The ‘Avatar’ Movie!

My Post 2022 07 15T110402.129

Source: Space
Source: Oregon Live

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

collage 87 collage 87
News3 hours ago

PDRM: Fatal Shootings at Brickfields Restaurant & Cheras Mall May be Related to Gang Rivalry

5 people were detained for the fatal shooting at a restaurant in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, last week, which resulted in...

collage 86 collage 86
News4 hours ago

Unemployed Kelantan Man Charged with Sodomising 10yo Boy in a Shipping Container, Court Denies Bail

A 34-year-old unemployed man in Kelantan was accused of sodomising a 10-year-old boy, to which he pleaded not guilty when...

feat image ums rally feat image ums rally
News4 hours ago

“MADANI Protector of Corruption” – M’sian Student Activists Burn a Caricature of PMX During Sabah Rally

Malaysian student activist group, Suara Mahasiswa UMS, today raised a few eyebrows at the conclusion of its “Gempur Rasuah Sabah...

feat image penang feat image penang
News6 hours ago

PDRM Arrests 70yo M’sian Woman for Driving Proton X50 on The Motorcycle Lane of Penang Bridge

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have arrested a 70-year-old woman in Seberang Perai, Penang, for dangerously driving a Proton X50...

collage 85 collage 85
News6 hours ago

Former MasterChef Malaysia Finalist Jailed 34 Years for Murdering Her Maid & Recording the Torture

Former finalist of MasterChef Malaysia, Etiqah Siti Norashikeen Mohd Sulong, and her ex-husband, Mohammad Ambree Yunos, were sentenced to 34 years...

collage 84 collage 84
News7 hours ago

Tour Bus Carrying 25 Passengers Hits Roadside Barrier & Nearly Falls Off Cliff in Genting Highlands

Another accident involving a bus had taken place in Malaysia, this time involving a tour bus carrying 25 passengers that...

feat image degree drug abusers feat image degree drug abusers
News8 hours ago

559 Individuals Nabbed for Drug Abuse in Malaysia in Q1 2025 are Degree Holders, Including PhDs

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah recently shared statistics from the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) regarding drug...

feat image robbers fail feat image robbers fail
News8 hours ago

2 Parang-Wielding Robbers in Selangor Flee Empty-Handed After Victim’s Screams Caused Them to Panic

The Hulu Selangor District Police revealed that it has taken notice of a viral video circulating online showing a robbery...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY