Next week we will see the meteor shower

On the night of the 28th and the morning of July 29 (the 5th night on Friday morning), Vietnamese astronomers will have the opportunity to admire the Delta Aquarids meteor shower.

A Delta Aquarids meteorite in the sky Borrego Springs, California, USA.(Photo: Ineeddadrink).

Delta Aquarids is an average meteor shower, stemming from the dust remnants of Marsden and Kracht comets. Delta Aquarids appears in the sky every year from July 12 to August 23, reaching its peak on the night of July 28 and dawn on July 29 with about 20 meteors per hour.

This year, the first moon of the month will be diving before midnight. Therefore, the opportunity to observe the Delta Aquarids meteor shower will be advantageous if weather permits. The most ideal observation time is from 0-2h am on July 29. The meteor appears from the constellation Aquarius, but can also appear anywhere in the sky.

Observers should choose dark, airy areas, not limited by light and air pollution. Note, see the weather forecast before observing.