Filming stars escape through the dark sky south of California from an annual meteor shower will appear the strongest in the next two days. The main observation begins Friday morning and continues on Saturday, according to astronomical observers.
According to Ed Krupp, director of Griffith, Griffith Observatory.
“What you will need is a little patience because it translates into one of the two minutes,” Krupp said. “They are not systematic and do not work on a clock, but when they appear above, people appreciate them.”
When the meteor shower is the most visible varies depending on the region.
Krupp said that the peak visibility for southern California will take place Friday evening before Saturday morning, midnight at 5:30 am, maybe 6:00 am
Around 10 p.m., you can find the meteor shower by locating the constellation boötes, which, according to Krupp, can be seen by looking in a direction of the northeast.
At 3 am, the showers will be almost above, Krupp said.
The director said that the binoculars or a telescope are not necessary and a potential obstacle because they narrow the field of vision of a Stargazer.
“The best observations are made with just your eyes, which offer a great visualization of Cinemascope,” said Krupp.
What is recommended for better vision is to find a dark area far from cities and light pollution. NASA suggests that those who go outwards should pack winter weather equipment with a Sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair.
The visualization of the desert suggested by Krupp would be ideal.
The American Meteor Society predicts that the shower is the strongest at 9:45 am on Friday, which means The communities of the Pacific Island would probably appreciate the best show.
The source of meteor shower is a bit ambiguous, according to Krupp.
The 2003 EH1 asteroid, discovered in 2003 by researcher Peter Jenniskens, would be the source of the filming stars.
Krupp said that it is not certain that 2003 EH1 is indeed a meteor or a “dead comet”, which means that the celestial body has lost its ice and its volatile gas which creates the brilliant tail.
Since the best visualization is far from cities and light, Krupp said that the observatory does not organize any special vision event.
