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Meteor shower, the spectacle of stars in the sky during the weekend

2023-11-18 15:08:00, Lifestyle CNA
Meteor shower, the spectacle of stars in the sky during the weekend
The meteor shower

The Leonid Meteor Shower peaks between midnight and dawn, providing the perfect opportunity to spot a fading "star".

Operational meteorologist Dan Stroud said: "We have a covered moon this weekend, so the sky should be dark too", reports Sky news .

Astronomers say there could be up to 10 meteors visible every hour as Earth passes through the tail of Comet Tempel-Tuttle.

The Leonids, which will be active until November 30, have been described as the most "prolific" meteor shower of the year.

Weather permitting, they can be seen with the naked eye this weekend. "Stars" falling from the sky can be blocked by cloud cover or light pollution or moonlight.

The best place to see meteors may be away from big cities, where light pollution from street lights often ruins the spectacle.

No specialized equipment is needed and the event can be seen with the naked eye with stargazers advised to be patient and find the darkest spot possible for the best chance of seeing it./ CNA





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