Where to see the 2022 Aquariid Meteor Shower

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower that has attracted much attention in May will appear at 16:00 on May 6, Beijing time. From May 3 to 10 every year, the ZHR is generally above 30, so it can usually be seen There are 10 to 30 meteors per hour before dawn, so where can you watch them? Observation location

The best observation location in Shenzhen is in the southern part of Dapeng Peninsula, with Dongchong and Xichong located further south, both of which are good first choice for observation! Best observation time

From 2 a.m. to before dawn on May 6 and 7.

The moon phase will be the crescent moon for a few days before and after May 6 this year, and the radiant point of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower will be around 02:00 in the morning. Dongsheng (Shenzhen area), when the moon has sunk to the horizon, there is no moonlight interference, and the observation conditions are very good! It is recommended that you watch the meteor shower between 2 a.m. and before dawn on May 6 and 7. How to watch the meteor shower scientifically

Sunny weather

All astronomical observations on the ground require clear weather. May 6th happens to be Friday. Friends who plan to watch the meteor shower, remember to check in advance weather.

Environment with low light pollution

The biggest problem affecting the viewing quality of meteor showers is light pollution. Overly bright city lights illuminate the night sky and cover up the light of stars. For the maximum period, every hour There may be about 50 meteors in the Eta Aquarids meteor shower. If we choose to watch it in the city center, we may not see even one. Therefore, if you want to have a quality meteor shower viewing experience, your best bet is to stay away from urban centers and head to areas with low light pollution.

It is easy to see from the light pollution map that the best observation location in Shenzhen is in the southern part of the Dapeng Peninsula. Among them, Dongchong and Xichong are further south and are good first choice for observation!

How to watch meteor showers

Watching meteor showers is actually very simple for ordinary enthusiasts. As long as the conditions such as good weather and good environment are met, you only need to lie on the ground and look at the sky, because Meteors will appear randomly in any corner of the sky. Of course, you can also prepare moisture-proof mats or lounge chairs.

After all, this is a night observation, and the maximum period of this meteor shower is in the latter half of the night, so the temperature is still very low. Remember to bring enough warm clothes and hot water. Also remember to arrive at the observation location during the day and familiarize yourself with the environment in advance to avoid accidents in the dark at night. I hope your stargazing trip goes well.

Source: Shenzhen News Network