8. 14 Is there a meteor shower? What time?

13 ends at 3 am on August. It doesn't matter if you don't see it. Perseid meteor shower is a meteor shower, which is hard to see. There are also two meteor storms this year, which are very suitable for watching. Please don't miss it! Leonid meteor shower (165438+1October 18)

According to the recent prediction of international astronomers, there will be a strong Leonid meteor shower in 2009. This prediction broke the saying that "Leonid meteor shower is in a quiet period" for several years. The peak of Leonid meteor shower will appear at 5: 43 Beijing time 1 1 month 18 (it may be delayed by 30-60 minutes). By then, the maximum flow per hour will be about 500, which will be a "rainstorm level". We can watch it with the naked eye from 2 am to 4 am on 18.

Gemini meteor shower (65438+February 7-65438+February 65438+July)

Just like the New Year movies in China, the Gemini meteor shower usually arrives as scheduled at the end of the year, and the "release schedule" will last from1February 7 to 17. In 2009, the Gemini meteor shower will reach its peak in the early morning of 15. Theoretically, the maximum number of meteors per hour can reach 120. Gemini meteor shower is very suitable for observation, not only the meteor is slow, but also the bright meteor will leave a white trail. There are no geographical restrictions on the observation of meteor showers. As long as the time is consistent and the weather is clear, you can observe it with the naked eye! The premise is that the weather is fine and the air quality is good! ! It is best to observe the meteor shower in a place with open terrain and broad vision, and it is best to have a high balcony, a big lawn, or a big playground in school! ! ! ! ! !