We will welcome Easter with a meteor shower. Earth passes through the tail debris region of Halley’s Comet, reports Space.com.
The stream is known as Eta Aquaridi and is expected to be particularly active this year. Viewing conditions are best from the southern hemisphere, as most meteorites appear to come from the lower part of the constellation Aquarius.
In the southern half of the Earth, they will be able to observe about 60 meteorites per hour. In the Northern Hemisphere, they will be less – between 10 and 20 per hour in more northern areas and 20 to 40 in more southern areas.
Most of them will be lower on the southeastern horizon around 3am local time. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a high place with a spacious view. Of course, a clear sky is also necessary.
Astronomers advise to look mostly for horizontal meteorites. They traditionally have longer and brighter tails and are easier to observe. But they are usually closest to the horizon and run parallel to it. Other meteorites are vertical and may pass across the sky upwards, but they are not as bright.
Eta Aquaridi will continue to be visible for the next few days, but the intensity will decrease.
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