/kloc-is there a meteor shower in February?

In February 2023, the Gemini meteor shower appeared at 65438+.

The most ornamental meteor shower every year-Gemini meteor shower 65438+ February arrived as scheduled. The maximum time of Gemini meteor shower in 2023 is about 3: 00 on February 15, and the night of February 14 to the early morning of February 15 is the most suitable viewing time.

Gemini meteor shower, Perseid meteor shower and quadrant meteor shower are also called the three major meteor showers in the northern hemisphere. Gemini meteor shower has attracted the attention of astronomy enthusiasts because of its large and stable flow. Although the number of meteors that can be captured by naked eyes will be much less than that in the ideal state, the Gemini meteor shower in 2023 will not be disturbed by moonlight, and the observation conditions are excellent.

It is interesting to observe meteors. For scientists, observing meteors is of great significance for studying the upper atmosphere of the earth, choosing the orbits of spacecraft such as satellites and spaceships, and avoiding the impact of meteors.

Matters needing attention in observing meteor shower

1. Choose a suitable time and place: Meteors are most easily observed when there is no moon or the moon is dark. Choose a place far away from urban light pollution to obtain better observation conditions.

2. Find a suitable observation position: choose an open place where no trees or buildings block the line of sight. Such as mountains or beaches, are ideal observation points.

3. Know the information of meteor shower in advance: know the time, activity intensity and direction of meteor shower so as to observe at the best observation time.

4. naked eye observation: most meteors can be observed with the naked eye. When observing, try to adapt your eyes to the darkness, don't look directly at the meteor, but look around, so it's easier to find the meteor.

5. Bring appropriate equipment: If you want to record the trajectory of the meteor, you can shoot it with a camera or a video camera. When using a camera, you can capture more meteors by using longer exposure time and higher ISO.