Perseid Meteor Showers, Ramadhan 1431 H - 2010 M

Ramadan this time we will be presented with an amazing natural phenomenon, namely Perseid Meteor Showers. Actually, this meteor shower has been going on since July 17, but reached its peak in 12 to 13 August 2010, coinciding with the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Scientists at NASA declared the meteor shower will present the enchanting scenery and become the best in this year. Perseid meteor shower is the most impressive form of natural fireworks in the sky.

In Indonesia, a rare sight can be seen at 02.00 GMT in the position of the northeast, is likely to be seen more clearly because this is the beginning of the month, so the moon is not too emit light and create dark night and will be beautifully decorated with a sprinkling of natural fireworks in the night Ramadhan 1431 H

Curious to see these rare events? Here are the requirements to view the Perseid Meteor Showers, lol .. sorts to the shaman only, prikitiw, though somewhat difficult, but possible to see a Perseid meteor shower could occur with some reservations. Perseid meteor shower can be viewed in the sunny weather atmosphere, away from light pollution areas, to the northeast direction of view is not obstructed by anything, if the three conditions were met then had the possibility you can see Perseid Meteor Showers.

Scientists say that the meteor shower will reach its peak between days Wednesday through Saturday. Amateur astronomers can see more than 100 meteors per hour on Thursday night. The highest ratio will appear in early Friday morning. "According to estimates, the meteor shower at peak periods will show at least 80 meteors per hour," said a spokeswoman for NASA. Robin Scagell, vice president of the British Society for Popular Astronomy said that the perfect weather will bring a spectacular display.

NASA identified the meteor was 2.5 centimeters in diameter and moving at phenomenal speed: 215 thousand kilometers per hour. With astonishing speed, the tail raises meteor fire along 104.6 miles, before was burned at an altitude of 90 kilometers. Light six times brighter than Venus.

Perseid Meteor Showers appear every mid-August, when the Earth approached Comet Swift-Tuttle's orbit. Comet was first observed in 1862 and it took 130 years for the once around the sun.

Material from comet tails bypass layer of the atmosphere with the speed 60 kilometers per second. Remember, the unit in seconds, not hours. Thereby creating a lot of falling stars. According to Space.com columnist, Joe Rao, this month is the best time to observe the Perseid Meteor Showers. If the sky is clear, observers can find a shooting star every minute. But for residents of the city, the suburbs are also bright, the number of stars are observed to fall much less. "The best time to see this meteor shower is tomorrow by midnight, until dawn August 13," he said.

So do not let you miss it, this will be a beautiful moment, let alone witnessed with heart idol soul mate, tonight is the peak of Perseid Meteor Showers, let's watch it together.