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For centuries the universe has been not only one of the most studied spaces for generations, but also one of the greatest inspirations for artists of different fine arts. Given its mystery, grandeur and spectacularity, it is practically impossible not to be amazed at everything that is in it. And to account for his majesty, today Wednesday 12th of July in Mexico we can see the Delta Aquarids Meteor Showerastronomical event that we will have the opportunity to admire.
In an interview with National Geographic, the astronomer from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), José Daniel Flores Gutierrez, explains that a meteor shower It is an atmospheric phenomenon, which consists of a coincidence of the Earth with the orbit of a comet that is around the Sun.
According to what the specialist from the highest house of studies shares, at the moment in which said comet approaches the stars, a phenomenon known as sublimation occurs. What does this mean? That the ice particles that are floating around the top of the celestial body begin to orbit independently, something they achieve with the help of solar winds, thus altering their movement.
After this process, the particles become gas and are redirected towards the Earth through the atmosphere, which when heated can be seen as if they were Shooting Starsthus acquiring the brightness that characterizes them.
And what specifically are Delta Aquarids?, the expert points out that when the Earth goes into orbit with a comet, the particles enter and shooting stars are created. And the fact that they have that name is due to the origin of the meteor shower, which is born from the Constellation of Aquarius; while the term Delta has to do with the brightness of the star, an astronomical phenomenon caused by the comet 96P/Machholz.
How to see the Delta Aquarids meteor shower in Mexico today, July 12?
From today Wednesday 12th of July we can see in Mexico this Delta Aquarids Meteor Showeran astronomical event that will be visible between now and until next August 23, with its highest or maximum point being on Sunday, July 30 during the early hours of this day, according to the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE ), an institute that also pointed out that we will be able to see a maximum of 24 meteors per hour.
If you are interested or interested in seeing this astronomical event being in Mexico It is suggested to be in a place where there are few street lights, find a place where you can lie down to see the night sky and direct your gaze towards the great black vault. After a couple of minutes, as your eyes adjust to the dark, it will be much easier for you to observe the meteors in the night. Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower.
There will be no need for you to use a telescope to see it, although if you have one you can still use it.
It is important to say that the night rain and cloudy skies can make vision difficult to admire the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. If so, you should not worry too much, since you will have several more days to see it since it will last until the end of August.
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