Perseid Meteor Shower 2022: Peak Time, VR Experience & Viewing Tips by Miguel Claro
Channel: NewsBytesAI
Date: 11/08/2023

Welcome to an awe-inspiring journey through the celestial world with Miguel Claro, a Lisbon-based professional photographer and science communicator renowned for his extraordinary 'Skyscapes'. In this enthralling video titled 'Make A Wish... The Perseids are Coming', Miguel invites us to join him in the exciting anticipation of the upcoming Perseid meteor shower.

The Perseid meteor shower, known as one of the best meteor showers of the year, is expected to peak this weekend (August twelfth to thirteenth). Prepare to be dazzled by the spectacular sight of an estimated average of one hundred meteors per hour, lighting up the night sky. This year, the new moon will further enhance the visibility of this stunning night show.

Miguel's video showcases a full-circle virtual reality scene, featuring meteors accurately aligned with the stars. This breathtaking scene was captured during the 2021 Perseids show in Portugal, providing a unique and immersive experience for the viewers.

But what are meteor showers? These celestial events result from swarms of meteors, tiny flecks of dust often from asteroids or comets, entering Earth's atmosphere at high speed. The Perseid meteors, the stars of our video, seem to originate from a spot, or radiant, in the Perseus constellation. However, their actual source in space is the Comet Swift-Tuttle.

For optimal viewing, the meteors are most visible late in the night and can be best observed from about forty-five degrees away from the radiant. Dark places like the Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve in Portugal, where this video was shot, are ideal for this heavenly spectacle.

Join us in this spectacular celestial journey, as we delve into the mesmerizing world of meteors. Make a wish upon the Perseids and immerse in the magic of the universe with Miguel Claro. Don't forget to share this video with your friends and family, and let them be part of this cosmic experience!



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