In August, skywatchers traditionally watch the Perseid meteor shower. It is famous for its large number of bright meteors, which often leave a trail in the sky... 12.08.2021, Sputnik International
The Perseid meteor shower forms when the Earth passes through a plume of dust particles released by Comet Swift-Tuttle. They burn up in the Earth's atmosphere at an altitude of 80 to 100 kilometres and form bright trails - the so-called "star rain".According to the International Meteor Organisation (IMO), with a perfectly clear dark sky, 50 to 75 meteors per hour can be seen falling during Perseid's peak.
In August, skywatchers traditionally watch the Perseid meteor shower. It is famous for its large number of bright meteors, which often leave a trail in the sky after passing.
The Perseid meteor shower forms when the Earth passes through a plume of dust particles released by Comet Swift-Tuttle. They burn up in the Earth's atmosphere at an altitude of 80 to 100 kilometres and form bright trails - the so-called "star rain".
According to the International Meteor Organisation (IMO), with a perfectly clear dark sky, 50 to 75 meteors per hour can be seen falling during Perseid's peak.
This NASA handout photo shows a 30 second exposure, as a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower on 11 August 2021, in Spruce Knob, West Virginia.
This NASA handout photo released on 11 August 2021, shows a 30 second exposure, as a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower on 10 August 2021, in Spruce Knob, West Virginia.
A meteor dashes above Tvrtkovac mountain during the Perseid meteor shower, seen from Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 8 August 2021.
Newsfeed
0
Access to the chat has been blocked for violating the rules .
You will be able to participate again through:∞.
If you do not agree with the blocking, please use the feedback form
The discussion is closed. You can participate in the discussion within 24 hours after the publication of the article.
