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For all lovers of astronomyduring the month of February there will be several shows that can be appreciated just by looking at the sky during their nights, one of them is the METEOR SHOWER Alpha Centaurids. Here we leave you all the details of what day its maximum brightness will be and the time when it can be seen from Mexico.
The meteor shower It is known as the phenomenon that occurs when the remains of a comet burn up when passing through the Earth’s atmosphere and can be observed at night, they can appear anywhere in the celestial vault and disappear in a matter of seconds.
The Alpha Centaurids are considered a astronomical event which occurs annually in the month of February, generally recorded in the southern hemisphere and the meteors that make it up come from the constellation of Centaurus, hence the origin of its name.
When is the 2023 Alpha Centaurid meteor shower in Mexico?
The rain stars Alpha Centáuridas, will occur in the southern hemisphere the first days of February 2023, according to the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics of the Conacyt, it will have activity from January 28 and will continue until February 21, but at dawn on the 8th they will have more activity.
The experts in astronomy mention that the Alpha Centaurids they can have an activity rate of 6 meteors per hour. According to the National Night of the Stars Committee, the best time to see this astronomical phenomenon will be between 2 and 5 in the morning.
In Central America, Mexico, the United States and Canada, the centaurus constellation it will appear very close to the horizon and therefore the Alpha Centaurids will be poorly visible, according to the organization.
How to observe the meteor shower?
In order to appreciate the meteor shower Alpha Centaurids from Mexico must be done from a clear place that does not obstruct the view. If you can find an area that is not affected by pollution, the meteors could be visible during sunrise.
We recommend looking for an area with a wide view of the sky and don’t forget to bundle up. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket so you can look up at the sky. And give your eyes 20-30 minutes to adjust to the dark, so meteors are easier to spot.
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