The best meteor shower to see in November 2020

Keep an eye on the sky. Two beautiful meat showers – North Tordis and Leonidas – Over the next two weeks, the sky will rise, shooting stars in the night sky.

Let’s take a look at these November meteor showers, the best time to see them and how active they will be.

Torrid north meter shower

when: The North Torrid Meter Shower appeared in late October and will continue every night until December 10, according to the American Meter Society. Its peak period will be from 12:00 on Wednesday 11 November to Thursday 12 November in the morning, when the moon is about 15% full.

How active: This meter shower typically only produces 5 to 10 shooting stars per hour, in the darkest places. But astronomers say showering is important because it produces shiny fireballs. Therefore, it is important to look at its properties rather than its quantity.

Fun facts: The Torrids got their name from the star Taurus

Leonid shower meter

when: Leonid metro annual rain Appeared on November 6 and will continue until November 30. Its peak period will be during the night from Monday November 16 to Tuesday November 17, when the moon is only 5% full.

How active: This meter shower typically produces 15 meters per hour.

Fun facts: “The shower is called Leonidas because its bright spot, or the point in the sky where it seems to emerge separately, is in Lao Jish,” he says. Point of date and time.

Tips for seeing metro rain

• If you want to see a shooting star, experts say you should find a dark place, as much as possible from street lamps and city lights. Try going to a park or open field with a good view of the sky.
• You don’t need special equipment, such as binoculars or binoculars. Astronomers say you only need a pair of eyes, but you should give them 20 minutes to get used to the darkness before looking for meters to shoot in the sky.
• If you have a blanket or garden chair, you can sleep and look directly at the night sky. Experts say it’s best to look at the whole sky, not just the point of the storm.
• If the moon is giving a lot of light, wait for the moon to sink into the sky or look as far away from the moonlight as possible.
• Experts say the best time to look for rain is usually between midnight and early morning. This is when the meter rain is at its peak, producing the largest number of shooting stars per hour.

Note: Some of the information contained in this report was originally posted on October 18, 2020 on NJ.com.

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