There is a meteor shower tonight. What is the constellation?

The Gemini meteor shower can be observed from the best position in February 14.

Xinhuanet Guangzhou 65438+February 1 1 radio (reporter

Xu Qingyang) The annual Gemini meteor shower has arrived. According to the prediction of Guangdong Astronomical Society, China is in the best position to watch meteor showers in the world this year, so people must not miss the great opportunity to watch meteor showers.

According to Li Jianji, director of Guangdong Astronomical Society, this year's Gemini meteor shower has three characteristics: First, China is in the best observation position in the world. Due to the peak of Gemini meteor shower this year,

February 15 (Beijing time) 1 or so,

Therefore, the peak of Gemini meteor shower can be seen all over China. If the sky is clear, there will be more Gemini meteor showers observed in all parts of China than in previous years.

Second, there is no moonlight influence, and the observation conditions are very good. 65438+February 14 is the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, and the moon has set on the horizon after 2 1. There is no moonlight interference in observing the Gemini meteor shower late at night and early in the morning. Therefore, the best time to observe the Gemini meteor shower in all parts of China is from 22: 00 on February 14 to before dawn on February 15.

Third, Mars and meteor shower compete for glory. Meteor showers of Mars and Gemini compete for glory, which only appear once every 15 years on average, and the latest one appeared in 1992, 65438+February. This year will appear around 65438+February 15 1, and Mars will become the brightest celestial body in the night sky, shining with the meteor shower.

Li Jianji said that it is really a wonderful thing to watch the bright starry sky and enjoy the beautiful scenery with friends and relatives. Don't miss this great opportunity. It is understood that the Guangdong Astronomical Society will organize astronomy enthusiasts to conduct field observation in the suburbs on the evening of February 14 to record this wonderful moment.