Characteristics and observation time of Orion meteor shower observation direction of Orion meteor shower

The active period of Orion meteor shower is from June 2nd 10 to June 7th1year, and it will reach its peak on June 2nd1day. The mother comet of this meteor shower is the famous Halley's comet, and its radiation point is located between Orion, Gemini and Taurus, close to the equator of the celestial sphere. Therefore, observers in most parts of the world can enjoy this meteor feast.

Characteristics of Orion meteor shower

The maximum hourly zenith discharge of Orion meteor shower is about 20 in an ideal state, but from 2006 to 2009, its hourly zenith discharge reached 40 to 70. It is reported that the Orion meteor shower has the following characteristics:

First, there are many bright meteors and they are white;

Second, the traffic is relatively stable, usually at a certain level;

Third, the meteoroid can reach 66 km/s, belonging to a fast meteor with a long trajectory;

Fourthly, the meteor shower is extremely gentle and the peak flow lasts for a long time, which may last for 1 day or even longer.

Optimal observation time

Members of the public can watch the Orion meteor shower from sunset to 60 minutes before sunrise. June 265438+1October 2 1 day, the setting time in Guangzhou is 2 1: 58, and the sunrise time is 6: 27 the next day. Therefore, the best observation time in Guangzhou is from June 265438+1October 2 1: 58 to 5: 27 the next day.