Starfalls can be observed from anywhere on the planet. This unusually beautiful spectacle attracts many people who enjoy the beauty of the night sky and make their deepest wishes.
In the summer, you can watch the most powerful starfalls, which fascinate with their beauty. They can be seen not only with the help of telescopes and other special instruments, but also with the naked eye. In August, the strongest meteor shower is expected, which will occur due to the most common meteor showers - the Perseids.
Starfall in August 2017: Perseids
In August, the peak of falling stars will be observed from the 9th to the 17th. This month's meteor shower will be the most spectacular due to its unprecedented power. Perseids are small particles from Comet Swift-Tull that burn up when they hit earth's atmosphere. This event occurs every code when the Earth makes another turn and passes through its long tail. Bright and spectacular starfalls always come from the direction of the constellation Perseus. The largest particles, burning in the atmosphere, leave a visible trace that fades away only after a few seconds.
This phenomenon has an impact on people, because Perseus personifies the struggle between good and evil. During this period, many feel the desire to change and change the world around them for the better. A heightened sense of justice can give rise to quarrels and conflicts, so weather-sensitive people should use meditation to maintain internal harmony. Astrologers recommend showing a sense of tact and taking care of loved ones so that “righteous anger” does not spoil friendly and loving relationships.
The first descriptions of such a powerful starfall date back to 36 AD. Fascinated by this spectacle, people described in detail such an unusual phenomenon, giving it a mystical meaning. In Europe there is a holiday dedicated to this event - the Festival of St. Lawrence.
Where and when to watch the Perseid starfall
Scientists believe that the peak of the starfall will occur on the night of August 11-12. Powerful meteor shower so strong that it can number up to 200 meteors per hour. However, in central Russia it will be somewhat weaker and range from 60 to 100 meteors.
To fully enjoy the gift of the Universe, it is necessary to choose places on a hill, not fenced by trees and high-rise structures. Most good review will be far from cities with their blinding light. Those who do not have the opportunity to get far from home can watch the starfall through live broadcasts.
During a starfall, every person will be able not only to enjoy the beauty, but also to take advantage of the opportunity. You will be able to mentally ask questions and receive positive or negative answers. A long trail after a star’s fall will be positive, while a negative sign will be a rapid decline. We wish you all the best and don't forget to press the buttons and
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August is the time for starfalls and meteor showers. This month you can see several spectacular phenomena with the naked eye, reports RIA VladNews with reference to Informing.
When, what date and where to watch August starfalls?
Between August 10 and 20, the August sky will be dotted with meteor showers. Astronomers promise up to 1 meteor per minute.
The Perseids meteor shower is a meteor shower that passes very close to Earth. It leaves behind a beautiful “star trail”.
The brightness of the meteor shower comes from Comet Swift-Tuttle. The comet's tail loses particles of cosmic rocks, which, falling, burn up in the atmosphere. At the same time, people can admire the beautiful lines of fire and flashes. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest celestial phenomena.
Another meteor shower that attracts attention is the Capricornids meteor shower. It can be observed throughout August and until September 15th.
The Capricornids meteor shower originates from the constellation Capricorn. It leaves a trail of cosmic rocks that burn up in the atmosphere.
According to scientists, the Capricornids starfall is not as intense as the Perseids, and has been little studied, but it is very convenient for observation.
Note that you can watch the Capricornids starfall from anywhere in Russia, even from the window of your own home.
To see the Perseid stream, you need to find the constellation Perseus, the landmark is Ursa Major, from the beginning of which you need to draw a straight line so that it intersects the North Star. Next is the constellation Cassiopeia. The constellation Perseus is located here
To observe the Capricornis starfall, you need to find the constellation Capricorn, and for this you need to find the constellation Aquila, taking as a guide the star Altair, which is part of the “triangle” along with Vega and Deneb. Below the triangle is the constellation Capricorn.
The best way to watch starfalls is away from the city lights. Those who observe this unusual and fascinating phenomenon, as a rule, make wishes.
In order for your wish to come true, you need to be alone with yourself, and you should also count as many shooting stars as the sum of the numbers of your date of birth. For example, if you were born on 03/05/1980, then you need to sum up all the numbers. That is, 5 3 1 9 8 0=26. This means there are 26 shooting stars to count.
Starfall is such an ordinary and, at the same time, such an unusually beautiful phenomenon that everyone dreams of seeing.
It is not surprising that many are already wondering what date the starfall will be in 2017. To answer it, let’s try to reveal for ourselves some of the secrets of this wonderful phenomenon in the night sky. In general, let's talk about starfalls today.
It is also one of the big three largest star falls. It can be called one of the most beautiful meteor showers. It usually begins around July 17, and reaches its peak on August 9-13. In 2017, the Perseids reached their apogee on the night of August 12-13.
The maximum number of combustible particles can reach more than 200 per hour. To see it you need to look towards the constellation Perseus. It can only be observed in the northern hemisphere.
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the oldest meteor showers. Mentions of it can be found as early as 36 AD.
Around the eighth century, the Perseid received the name “tears of St. Lawrence.” And all because in Europe the St. Lawrence Festival occurs during the most active period of this meteor shower.
In order to see the Perseid starfall, it is enough to find a place where there is a good view of the sky and it is advisable to be away from all light sources at this time. And don’t forget to make a wish, because according to legend, it is during this period that everything you think comes true.
However, you need to remember one important detail - you need to be alone at this time. To achieve greater success, you need to count as many shooting stars as the sum of your birth date. Only after this make a wish and remember - no negative thoughts.
Scientists believe that the peak of the starfall will occur on the night of August 11-12. The massive meteor shower is so strong that it can produce up to 200 meteors per hour. However, in central Russia it will be somewhat weaker and range from 60 to 100 meteors.
To fully enjoy the gift of the Universe, it is necessary to choose places on a hill, not fenced by trees and high-rise structures. The best view will be away from cities with their blinding light. Those who do not have the opportunity to get far from home can watch the starfall through live broadcasts.
During a starfall, every person will be able to not only enjoy the beauty, but also use the opportunity to tell fortunes for the future. You will be able to mentally ask questions and receive positive or negative answers. A long trail after a star's fall will be positive, while a negative sign will be a rapid fading.
Perseids starfall in summer, August 2017 – when and at what time can you see this amazing romantic phenomenon in the night sky? In August 2017, don’t miss your opportunity to make a wish “on a shooting star”, of which, by the way, there can be up to 60 per hour. The Perseids starfall is one of the most popular among both professionals and amateurs, and it is not surprising: the Perseids are a very abundant meteor shower and are among the TOP 3 most beautiful starfalls. At this time, you can observe up to 1 spark per minute in the sky - therefore, stock up on “spare” wishes.
When and at what time can you watch the Perseids starfall?
The Perseids begin to fall on August 9, and reach their apogee by August 12-13, gradually, as they move away from the Earth, they fade away by the 20th. The magical spectacle is the result of falling meteorite rocks, cosmic dust and pieces of ice from passing meteors. The Perseids as a meteor shower originate from the constellation Perseus.
The special brightness of the stream is given by the “cherry on the cake” - comet Swift-Tuttle, whose tail, in fact, loses cosmic rocks, giving us this stellar fireworks. It was on the basis of the Perseid shower and comet Swift-Tuttle in particular that the discovery was made that the meteor shower “falls” from the comet’s tail.
Needless to say, you won’t see such beauty during the day? Turn off the lights in the house, go out onto the balcony, street, garden, park or nature, look at the sky and enjoy the peace. Remember that the Perseids will not return for another year.
Where will you be able to see and how to watch the Perseids starfall?
The Perseids starfall is best viewed, of course, while looking up to the constellation Perseus. In this part of the sky you can observe the maximum number of falling meteors. First, find the constellation Ursa Major (Bucket) and the North Star in the sky. The ladle is a constellation in the shape of the kitchen tool of the same name, in the shape of the letter “J” of seven stars. If everything is more or less clear with the Bucket, then we look for the North Star, drawing a line to the right from the edge of the bucket: you should reach the edge of the Small Bucket. Polaris is the outermost star of the “handle” of the bucket of the constellation Ursa Minor. From the North Star, draw a line further - you will come across the constellation Cassiopeia (a cluster of stars in the shape of the letter W). Below is the constellation Perseus. This can be seen more clearly in the MeteoWeb diagram:
The Perseids have been known to mankind for about two thousand years, reports the Moscow Planetarium. Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet is considered to be the discoverer of the Perseid stream. The absolute record for falling meteors in the entire history of observing the Perseids was recorded in 1839 - 160 falling meteors per minute! Therefore, prepare a wish list. The nights from August 9 to 13 are definitely worth taking a break from the hardships of life and turning your gaze to the sky.
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N. N. Dobronravov
August is the time for starfalls. This month, the stars shine brighter than usual in the night sky, and meteors that have not been visible all year become visible. In the coming weeks, residents of all Russian cities will see several amazing astronomical phenomena at once - two bright starfalls and moon eclipse.
Capricornids
When: early August
Throughout the last month of summer and another half of September, you will be able to see a unique meteor shower – the Capricornids – in the night sky. It will be visible near the constellation Capricorn until September 15, but its peak activity occurs in early August, so observations are best made in the first week of the month.
Capricornids can be found near the constellation Capricorn
Although the Capricornids were discovered by the Hungarian astronomer de Concolli back in 1871, this meteor shower is little studied. Researchers believe that at the peak of starfall activity, only 5-6 meteors can be seen per hour, but all of them are very bright and noticeable.
We owe many modern conveniences to space. The meteor shower claims to be one of the most unusual: astronomers have proven that it consists of three equal meteor showers stretched in different directions: that is why the Capricornids can be observed from anywhere on Earth.
In order to see the starfall, you do not need special equipment: it is so bright that it is visible from dark to dawn with the naked eye. Finding the source of a meteor shower in the sky, the constellation Capricorn, is quite difficult, since there is not a single bright star in it. First you need to discover the constellation Aquila: in August it is one of the brightest in the sky, and its main star, Altair, forms the Summer-Autumn Triangle with Vega and Deneb. Under the Eagle is Capricorn - it looks like a big smile. This is where you can see the Capricornids. You can watch the meteor shower without leaving your home: although Capricorn himself is completely inconspicuous, the meteor shower will be bright and spectacular.
Moon eclipse
At 21.20 on August 7, Moscow time, residents of almost all cities of Russia, except for the Far Eastern Territory, will be able to observe a beautiful and rare phenomenon - a partial lunar eclipse. It received this name because the Moon enters the Earth's shadow not completely, but only partially. In this case, the part of the Moon on which the Earth's shadow falls will look dark, and the rest will be in partial shade and illuminated by the sun's rays.
Residents of almost all Russian cities will see a partial lunar eclipse.
“This will be an unusually beautiful phenomenon,” notes astronomer Anatoly Ryabtsev. – Interesting fact: at the same time, being on the Moon, you can see a partial eclipse of the Sun by the Earth.”
The lunar eclipse will last about 1 hour 55 minutes, and everyone will have time to admire the spectacle from the windows of their homes and even take photographs. Experts advise: It's best to look at this astronomical phenomenon through a telescope, but even if you do not have special equipment, this event will forever remain in your memory.
Perseids
The Perseids are one of the brightest and most intense starfalls: at the peak of its activity, up to 60 flaming meteors can be seen in the sky in one hour - 1 meteor every minute! 
The Perseids are one of the brightest meteor showers.
The starfall will last 10 days, from August 10 to 20, but greatest number meteors will be visible from August 12 to 14. You can see them with the naked eye: often falling stars merge into entire fireballs and lines, which makes the meteor shower surprisingly beautiful and unusual. The Perseids deservedly take first place among all meteor showers in terms of the number of shooting stars and fireballs - giant meteors that shine brighter than Venus.
The Perseids owe their beauty to comet Swift-Tuttle, through whose tail the Earth passes every year. The smallest particles of the comet's tail, consisting of ice, dust and various cosmic rocks, burn up in the atmosphere and fall to Earth as a shower of stars. The comet itself approaches the Earth only once every 135 years, and its next appearance is expected only in 2127, but even the burning trail celestial body looks very impressive: the starfall will be appreciated by all astronomy lovers.
You can see a fascinating phenomenon in the sky near the constellation Perseus. Everyone can find it. To do this, you need to draw an imaginary line from the extreme star of the “bucket handle” of the Big Dipper through the North Star. A little higher you will see Cassiopeia - a constellation in the form capital letters"W". Directly below this constellation is Perseus, in whose area meteors will fall.
STAR SHOWERS IN 2017
7: Partial lunar eclipse.
The Moon will pass through the Earth's penumbral region, and a small part of it will pass through the total shadow region.
12–13: Meteor shower.
The famous Perseid meteor shower with a frequency of up to 60 meteors per minute.
21: Total solar eclipse.
The Moon will completely eclipse the Sun, making its corona (the outer layers of the atmosphere) visible.
September.
Occurs at 20:02 UTC, when the Sun will shine directly on the equator and throughout the world day and night will be approximately the same length. This will be the first day of autumn (autumn equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere.
October.
7: Meteor shower.
The Draconid meteor shower differs from others in its low frequency (only about 10 meteors per hour) and in that it is best observed in the early evening rather than early in the morning.
19: Uranus at opposition.
Although this planet will be as close as possible to Earth, it will only be visible as a tiny bluish-green dot - we are too far away from each other. Unless you have access to a powerful astronomical telescope.
21–22: Meteor shower.
The Orionid meteor shower allows you to observe about 20 meteors per hour.
November.
4–5: Meteor Shower.
The Taurids meteor shower has a frequency of only 5-10 meteors per hour, but is unusual in that it consists of two branches.
13: Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.
These two bright planets will be extremely close - before dawn they can be seen in the east at a distance of only 0.3 degrees from each other.
17–18: Meteor shower.
The Leonids meteor shower, at its peak, produces about 15 meteors per hour.
December.
3: Full moon, super moon.
The moon will be on back side Earth, fully illuminated by the Sun. This will be the only supermoon in 2017 where the Moon will be very close to Earth.
13–14: Meteor shower.
The Geminids meteor shower is truly the king of all meteor showers. It will be possible to observe up to 120 colorful meteors per hour!
Occurs at 16:28 UTC when the Earth's South Pole tilts toward the Sun. This will be the first day of winter ( winter solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of summer (summer solstice) in the Southern.
21–22: Meteor shower.
The Ursid meteor shower has a frequency of 5 to 10 meteors per hour.
