According to Mehr reporter, according to the predictions of the International Meteor Organization (IMO), the peak of the Geminid meteor shower will occur on Saturday night, December 22, and Sunday morning, December 23. At peak times, the “hourly rate sloppy» This rainfall (ZHR) is estimated around 150; This means that we can hope to see dozens of meteors in one hour under a dark sky during the peak hours of this rain. It is also expected to see a significant number of meteors in the sky on the nights of Thursday, Friday (December 20 and 21) and Monday December 24.
This year, the peak of rainfall occurs at the end of the lunar month, and only the thin crescent of the moon will rise in the morning; For this reason, the light disturbance of the moon is very small, and the observation conditions will be ideal, especially in the hours between 10:00 PM and the time of moon rise around 2:00 AM. The closeness of the peak time to the weekend has also provided a good opportunity for those interested to plan to see this rain.
How to see the Gemini meteor shower?
This meteor shower can be seen in all regions of the country and basically anywhere in the world with a dark sky and away from light pollution with the naked eye and does not require a telescope or special tools.
Enthusiasts need to settle in a safe, dark environment away from city lights; Warm clothes, mats or chairs folding to bring along; Monitor the eastern and southern horizons as well as the sky above your head.
Constellation Gemini It will be at a suitable height from the horizon from around 10 o’clock at night and the best time to observe this rain will be before the moon rises in the morning.
According to the high forecast of the number of visible meteors for this shower, if the observation is done in a dark place, it is expected that in the nights near the peak, one meteor will be visible every two to three minutes, and in the night of the peak, one to two meteors will be visible every minute and even more.
Safety recommendations
Due to the arrival of the rainy system and the possibility of snow, rain, storms and floods in some areas, especially in the western and mountainous regions of the country, the amateur committee of the Iranian Astronomical Society warns to avoid settling alone in areas far from the city and camping on the banks of rivers and flood-prone areas.
Also, strictly avoid being in high mountain areas with the possibility of wind, storm or heavy rain and snow, and be sure to check the latest weather forecasts before traveling.
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