Meteor shower in 2009

1 Perseid meteor shower (1August 2) Perseid meteor shower is one of the most famous meteor showers. It is not only rich, but also almost never misses the starry sky in summer. It appears stably at a fixed time every year, and is the most active and frequently observed meteor shower, ranking first among the three periodic meteor showers in the whole year.

From the evening of August 12, 2009 1 1 to the early morning of the next day, it will present a wonderful summer night starry drama for the public, and people can see the beautiful scene of meteors streaking across the sky with the naked eye. Its peak value is about 60 meteors per hour.

2 Leonid meteor shower (165438+ 10/8) 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 (165438+10/8) (it may be delayed by 30-60 minutes). By then, the maximum flow per hour will be about 500, which is the "second-class rainstorm level". The public can observe the meteor shower from 2 am to dawn at 18.

3 Gemini meteor shower (65438+February 7th-65438+February 17) Just like the New Year blockbuster, Gemini meteor shower usually arrives as scheduled at the end of the year, and the "release schedule" will last from 65438+February 7th to 17. In 2009, the Gemini meteor shower will reach its peak in the early morning of 15, and the maximum number of theoretical 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.