Perseid Meteor Shower to Show more than Expected
Perseid Meteor Shower to Show more than Expected

Perseid Meteor Shower to Show more than Expected

The Perseid meteor shower is here again, and the 2016 cosmic display may be one of the best shows in recent history, according NASA.

The Perseids will be in “outburst” mode this month, which means they’ll appear at double the normal rates.

Forecasters expect the outburst to be double normal rates on the nights of August 11 and 12. Instead of 80 Perseids per hour, the rate could approach 200 per hour, according to NASA.

An outburst occurs when Earth passes through the heart of the tail of the comet Swift-Tuttle as it orbits the sun. The last outburst occurred in 2009, according to NASA.

While the peak will be Aug. 11-12, some meteors should be visible on the 10th and 13th.

No equipment is necessary to watch the spectacle. It’s recommended you find a dark sky in a rural area away from artificial lighting. If you can’t escape the city, try a golf course or a park. And don’t forget to look up!

Agencies/Canadajournal




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