Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: What is this celestial event? When and Where to Watch in India
Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: The Perseids meteor shower is one of the much anticipated celestial/astronomical events by all the stargazers around the world. This year, the Perseid Meteor shower started on July 17 and will end on August 24. However, the peak of this shower, which can be viewed with naked eyes, can be observed on 12th, 13th and 14th August. The best part is that the event will take place on the weekend, so it will be the perfect time to spend some quality time with your loved ones gazing at the stars. Here is the time, date and location through which you can watch this event.
What is Perseid Meteor Shower?
Every year, the Earth passes through the Comet Swift-Tuttle's debris, causing the Perseids meteor shower. As a result, bright and swift meteors, sometimes known as "shooting stars," blaze through the night sky. This phenomenon usually occurs in August and is a popular event for stargazers and astronomy lovers.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2023 in India
- Best time to watch peak shower- August 11-13, Midnight to sunrise
- Most visible in - Northern Hemisphere and Mid-Southern region
- Peak Perseid Meteor shower dates- August 11,12, 13
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How to watch Perseid Meteor shower
No specialized tools, such as a telescope, or even unique observational skills are required to view it. But a clear sky is necessary.Up to 100 meteors per hour are predicted during the peak of this year's shower, and a fading crescent moon will provide clear sky for viewing.
