This 2022 welcomes us with an incredible meteor shower fleeting known as Quadrantids, which come from a mysterious asteroid, so below we will mention when it will reach its peak of activity.
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As reported by National Geographic Institute (IGN), the rain of Quadrantids It is the first meteor shower of the year in the Northern Hemisphere ands viewable from December 28 to January 12, and your peak moment will happen Today, Monday, January 3.
The Quadrantids can have an activity rate above 120 meteors per hour and a speed of 25 miles per second, which makes them one of the most active rains of the year together with the Perseids August and Geminids from December.
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When to see the Quadrantid Meteor Shower?
2022 will be an exceptional year for observing the QuadrantidsWell, its moment of maximum activity will be between January 2 and 3, and will occur coinciding with the new moon, the New Moon expected on January 2.
According to the forecast of the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet)In addition, the skies will be fully clear on the night from Sunday to Monday, with the exception of areas of Galicia and the western Cantabrian Sea, where some clouds will form due to the arrival of an Atlantic front.
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How to see the Quadrantid Meteor Shower?
To observe this astronomical phenomenon, just follow these tips:
- Look for a area away from city or street lights.
- Prepare for the cold with a sleeping bag or blanket.
- Do not use optical instruments that limit the field of vision.
- And the most important, Be patient.
- It agrees direct your gaze to the darkest areas, in the opposite direction to the position of the Moon.
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