The meteor shower is more significant this year as the moon will be in the crescent phase with just 10 per cent illumination, aiding better visibility. This will make it easier for stargazers to witness the event.
The Perseid meteor shower, also known as the Perseids, is one of the biggest summer celestial phenomena of the year. Scheduled to reach peak illumination between 11 and 13 August in 2023, the Perseids meteor shower will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere and partly in the mid-Southern regions, including Singapore.
The comet Swift-Tuttle takes around 133 years to orbit the Sun. During this journey, it leaves a debris trail, comprising bits of comet particles and pieces of broken asteroids. When thecrosses this path, the debris collides with its atmosphere, creating brilliant streaks of light. Consult a sky map app to identify the direction of the radiant point of the meteor, which should be near the Perseus constellation. Face that direction to enjoy the show. It’s believed that 2023 will be a good year for the Perseid meteor shower asImage credit: Tengyart/Unsplash
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