ASKARA – The sky earlier this year will be graced by the Quadrantids meteor shower, which can be witnessed in Indonesia and many other countries without the need for special equipment.
The Quadrantids meteor shower occurs once a year when the Earth passes through a patch of debris in its orbit. This debris includes small pieces of rock that enter the atmosphere and burn up, creating streaks of meteors across the night sky.
Usually, the debris is left behind by comets, although in the case of the Quadrantids, it’s an asteroid called asteroid 2003 EH1, which causes the debris to be responsible for the rain.
The Quadrantids are one of the largest meteor showers of the year, running from December 26, 2022 to January 14, 2023. But the showers will be at their peak this week.
How to observe the Quadrantids meteor shower
Flipping to the BRIN page, the Quadrantids meteor shower will peak at 03:00 WIB January 4 from the northeast, although you may also see some meteors in the sky in the days before and after.
But your best chance for a great view is right before dawn on January 4, as you’ll see 110 meteors an hour if you’re lucky, traveling at 41 km per second and starting to fade as the sun rises.
To witness this natural phenomenon, you’ll need clear skies to see the shower, so hope it doesn’t rain.
Try to stay away from bright light sources such as cities. He finds a quiet place and lie down on the ground looking at the sky. After about 15-20 minutes, your eyes will adjust to the dark and you will be able to see better. (YOU)
