As recently as last Sunday, some Strange electrical discharges were directed into the atmosphere. They were seen in the south of the island. This phenomenon was captured by Caribbean Astronomical Society (SAC) and by many citizens who reported seeing “giant planes” or “giant aircraft”. Tonight, the sky will once again be colored by a spectacle of nature, and if you keep your eyes fixed on the sky, you can appreciate it fleetingly. meteor shower.
These are the Perseids, also known as the Tears of San Lorenzo. According to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA, in English) This event is caused by fragments of Comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits between the Sun and outside the orbit of Pluto.
Every year, Earth passes through a vast expanse of debris ejected from Swift-Tuttle. These pieces appear as tiny beams of light that light up the sky, like a shooting star.
Although sightings have been reported in recent nights, SAC noted that activity will be best seen from Sunday night through early Monday morning, when the “peak” of the event is expected to occur.
“Although it can be seen starting at 11:00 p.m., meteor activity will be most intense during the early morning hours.”The educational organization said in written statements.
“To get an idea of how small these particles are, some meteorites are produced from fragments the size of a grain or pigeon pea, although the brightest Perseids can be produced from fragments as large as a softball,” SAC added.
According to the entity, some of the images they obtained during the early hours of Sunday showed extremely bright fragments, some of which were even brighter than the moon for a brief period.
According to NASA, the Perseids get their name because they appear to emerge from the constellation Perseus (near Aries and Taurus in the night sky). However, SAC notes that to take in the event, people don't have to look toward a specific area of the sky, as they can appear in different parts of the sky.
“To see meteor showers, it is necessary to turn off the outside lights and observe comfortably from a reclining chair or even from the ground, but looking directly upward to see more of the sky.”Recommended by the educational authority.
The agency stressed that observing meteors requires patience, so it should be done for a reasonable period.
He concluded: “For those who cannot go to bed late tonight, a good alternative is to wake up early, because between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. some bright lights will be seen.”
The organization also does not rule out that sightings may be recorded during Monday night until the early hours of Tuesday.
