The moment of meteor meteors .. Your appointment tonight in the Arab world with the most astronomical phenomena

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On the night between 12 and 13 August each year, the Arab world witnesses one of the most fascinating phenomena: the meteor shower of briquettes falling that night at a rate of 120 meteors per hour.

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To understand it, imagine that you are driving on a highway, then you pass a smoke cloud caused by a fire on the side of the road.This is what the earth does.While the sun revolves once every 365 days, you can pass through the remains of some comets or asteroids that block its route.

These rocky debris enters the atmosphere at extreme speeds of up to 70 km / s, and as they come into contact with the atmosphere, the meteors that we see and enjoy are burned.

For this reason, meteor showers have specific dates each year that meet the earth with those remnants, and bribes start from 17 July to 24 August, and during those nights you can see a number of meteors, but the height of that moment, that is, reaching the largest From the remnants of the comet "109b / Swift-Tell", it is the morning of August 13 for us in the Arab world.

This means that the best chance to observe meteors for the entire population of the Arab world will be on August 12 at night, especially in the period near dawn each time local time, because the moon will set at around 3 am Doha time, which makes the sky more dark, and therefore can You see more meteors.

How do I follow the meteors?
Observing meteors does not require any complex tools. All you need is something to lie on and raise your head to heaven. Following astronomical phenomena with family or friends is fun, inexpensive and especially inspiring for children.

It is always preferable to follow the meteors in remote areas far from the lighting of the cities. The number will be reduced to 30 to 60 meteors depending on the lighting of the city, but the scene will be fun anyway.

Perseids are the most important impetus in the Arab world, and sky-lovers from the ocean to the Gulf await them each year to enjoy their brilliant luster. Nearby astronomical societies often organize trips to deserts for observation, but their association with the Eid al-Adha dates and the late moon's presence prompted many to choose the roof of the house as their best observatory.