There are 2 meteor shower phenomena in November 2024, when are they?

Jakarta –

There will be two phenomena meteor shower which will occur in November 2024. These two are the Taurid meteor shower which is expected to occur at the beginning of the month, and the Leonid meteor shower which is expected to occur in the middle of the month.

According to the ‘2024 Astronomical Phenomena’ report published by BRIN, the first meteor shower phenomenon will be the Taurids meteor shower on 4-5 November 2024. It will be followed by the Leonids meteor shower phenomenon on 17-18 November 2024.

For your information, a meteor shower itself is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when meteoroid objects burn up when they enter the Earth’s atmosphere. These materials could come from the remains of comets or asteroids that also orbit the sun.

The southern Taurid meteor shower phenomenon is expected to peak Tuesday-Wednesday, 4-5 November 2024. Building on LAPAN BRIN, the Taurid is a small, long-lasting meteor shower that will only produce about 5-10 meteors per hour. The Taurid meteor shower occurs every year with an estimated period of time between September and December.

The maximum intensity of the southern Taurid meteor shower is estimated at 6.3 to 6.9 meteors per hour. Meanwhile, the intensity of the Northern Taurid meteor shower is estimated to be at its peak at 4.2 to 4.8 meteors per hour. The northern Taurid meteor shower is expected to peak Tuesday-Wednesday, 12-13 November 2024

On Sunday-Monday, 17-18 November 2024, the Leonids meteor shower phenomenon is expected to occur. Taking from LAPAN Space Science Education, the Leonid radiant point is located in the constellation Leo which can be seen around midnight. Typically, the Leonid meteor shower occurs between early and mid-November each year.

According to NASA, the Leonids, which peak in mid-November each year, are considered a large meteor shower although the meteor rate is often only about 15 meteors per hour. Leonids are bright and colorful meteors. Leonids are also fast, moving at a speed of 44 miles (71 kilometers) per second, and are considered one of the fastest meteors.

How to Observe the Meteor Shower Phenomenon

Meteor showers can be observed by looking for a dark place (free from light pollution) and with a wide view (no tall buildings). If you can stand under the radiant in any hemisphere, there will be more meteor showers.

Viewers also do not need special equipment or skills to witness the meteor shower phenomenon. All that is needed is a clear night sky, and with the help of information measuring visibility conditions to see the meteor shower.

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