The astronomical events They will be the protagonists of 2024. A solar eclipse is expected to appear in the sky in the month of April; However, you will soon be able to see the Alpha Centaurid meteor shower, which will pass in front of Earth in the coming days.

When will the first meteor shower of 2024 be?

The Meteor shower Alpha Centaurid It will be presented during the last days of January and early or mid-February. Their approach is a reason for people to go out at night and look for the best place to see them, reports the N+ portal.

This event will be of low intensity; anyway, The best day to appreciate this is Thursday, February 8; Maximum observation time is about 6 meteors per hour, so patience is best.

This 2020 ends with one last meteor shower: the Ursids.

Where can you see the Alpha Centaurid meteor shower?

This phenomenon is usually best seen from the Earth’s southern hemisphere, in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay; However, it is not restrictive as the event can be captured anywhere in the world, El Heraldo reports.

Why do meteor showers occur?

The Spanish Astronomy Society (SEA) explains that this phenomenon occurs when a comet (in this case 1P Halley) releases dust particles and they enter the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed, breaking up due to friction and producing a light trail.

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Although the particles enter parallel, the human eye perceives them as coming from the same point. This constellation is called a meteor shower.

How can you see the meteor shower?

It should be noted that no special lens is needed to enjoy this event; but if you want to have a better experience, the telescope will be a great ally and will provide greater accuracy.

Experts recommend looking for a space that is completely dark and far from light pollution from buildings and big cities in general.

(JO)