Throughout 2021, 12 meteor showers will be visible from the Indonesian sky

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KOMPAS.com – Meteor Rain This is a natural phenomenon that is classified as rare, so it is always interesting to watch.

Although rare or rare, Andy Pangerang, researcher at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (LABAN) Center for Science and Space, wrote in his paper on LABAN science education, Meteor Rain This is a natural phenomenon that can be predicted when it occurs.

“Scientists can predict the occurrence of this meteor shower from time to time,” said Andy.

Also read: Find out what are meteors and meteorites

Unfortunately, he admits that meteor showers cannot be seen in all parts of the earth.

For those of you who want to see meteor shower events, here are 12 lists of 20 meteor showers that will be available throughout 2021, as can be observed from the Indonesian sky:

1. Percussion

Note, this meteor shower is generally observed from July to August every year.

This year, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower will occur on August 13, 2021, when the initial phase of the crescent is four days old, so there is minimal interference from moonlight.

You can plan the peak of the Perseid meteor shower starting at 00.00 WIB or from midnight to dawn.

2. Lirit

Since the Lyridian radian point is located in the Lyra constellation, this sight of a meteor shower will appear from April 16-26, so it is often referred to as April Light.

The peak of the Lyrid meteor shower in 2021 will occur on April 22, when the initial pump of the moon phase is 10 days old, which will affect the maximum meteor shower intensity.

You can try to observe it with the peak radian from 22.00 WIB to 05.00 WIB the next day at 04.00 WIB.

Also read: Causes and processes of meteor showers

Earthsky Description of the Etta Aquarius meteor shower

3. Orion

For the Orionite meteor shower, it usually appears from 2 October to 7 November each year.

In 2021, the peak of the Orionite meteor shower will occur on October 21 starting at 22.00 until the next day at 05.00 WIB.

4. Geminid

Gemini meteor showers usually occur from December 4 to 17 every year.

While the peak of the Gemini meteor shower in 2021 will occur on December 14, 2021 starting at 20.00 WIB until the next day at 05.00 WIB.

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5. Quadrant

Quadrant meteor showers appear from December 12 to January 12 each year.

This is because the peak quadrant meteor shower in 2021 has passed since 23.00 WIB Sunday (3/1/2021) until 05.00 WIB Monday (4/1/2021).

6. and Aquarius

The Aquarius meteor shower originates from the Aquarius galaxy and appears from mid-April to late May.

Well, the peak of the Aquarius meteor shower is on May 6, 2021 from 01.00 to 05.00 WIB.

7. Delta Aquarius

The Delta Aquarius meteor shower usually occurs at the end of July every year.

Therefore, in 2021, the peak of the Delta Aquarius meteor shower will occur on July 30.

Observations can be made from 19.30 WIB to 05.00 WIB the next day.

8. Leonid

Leonid meteor showers are meteor showers that occur between November 6-30 each year.

The peak of the Leonid meteor shower in 2021 will occur on November 18, 2021 from 01.00 WIB to 05.00 WIB.

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9. Tarot Utara

The northern Tarot meteor shower, which is located in the Taurus galaxy, is visible from October 20 to December 10 each year.

The peak of the North Darrit meteor shower in 2021 will start on November 12 at 19.00 WIB and end at 00.00 WIB.

10. Southern Tarot

Unlike the northern Tarot meteor shower, the southern Tarot meteor shower is generally observed from September 10 to November 20 each year.

The peak of the Darit Selatan meteor shower occurs on October 10, 2021, from 18.30 WIB to 04.30 WIB in the morning.

11. Dragonite

The Dragonis meteor shower is visible from October 6 to 10 each year.

The peak of the Dragonite meteor shower will occur on October 8, 2021 at 18.30 WIB and 02.00 WIB (9/10/2021).

12. bear

The Urcit meteor shower usually occurs on December 17-26, 2021.

The peak of the Urcid meteor shower on December 23, 2021 occurs at 04.00 WIB before sunrise or at 04.30 WIB at dawn.

Also read: How to see the peak of the Gemini meteor shower on December 13-14, 2020

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