Can you see a meteor shower in Hangzhou on August 12, 2009?

It depends on your weather and air visibility.

Observing meteors generally does not require a telescope to use the naked eye or a camera DV, because it is difficult to capture them with a telescope.

Direct visual observation is recommended.

Observation period

12, 19: 30 to 22: 00

Perseid meteor shower has a large flow.

13 is around 0: 40 and 5: 30 respectively.

There may also be two scenes of great prosperity.

The observation effect is best in the open area of the suburbs.

At the same time, experts reminded yesterday that in order to obtain the best observation effect, observers are advised to stay away from city lights and observe in the dimly lit suburbs, and a large number of dim meteors can only be observed in the suburbs.

Experts suggest that astronomy enthusiasts choose the observation time in the early morning of 13. The vast number of photographers and astronomy enthusiasts can also capture this astronomical phenomenon, and it is even possible to take a photo of the Perseid meteor shower and the Milky Way.

According to the forecast of the International Meteor Organization, the Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak at 19: 30-22: 00 on August 2, with 100- 140 meteors flying across the sky every hour. 13 At 0: 40 and 5: 30 on August, the meteor shower may appear twice, but the observation in the early morning may be disturbed by the first quarter moon.

Perseus is located in the southeast sky, about 30 to the left of the moon. The constellation has obvious bow shape and is easy to identify. According to the calculation of Yunnan Astronomical Amateur Club, the cloud cover rate in Kunming on the night of meteor shower is about 10%, which is very suitable for observing meteor showers. At that time, the meteor will "rush out" from the vicinity of Perseus radiation point. However, before the last quarter moon rises from the southeast around 23: 00 on August 12, there is no moonlight interference in the sky, which is more suitable for observation.

Citizens can choose places with no tall buildings in the southeast sky and less light pollution at night to watch the meteor shower. In order to observe as many meteors as possible, it is best to lie flat on the ground, observe the sky for a long time and monitor the sky as much as possible. If you take an active nebula map, you can distinguish different constellations, and then determine the constellation and radiation point of the meteor you see, so it is easier to "capture" the meteor.