Written by: Alaa Mohammadi… exclusively for Saudi Arabia
The skies of the Kingdom and the Arab world will witness on Friday night, December 13, 2024 Geminid meteors tonight in Saudi Arabia A wonderful astronomical phenomenon is the conjunction of the growing gibbous moon with the famous Pleiades star cluster, where the moon will appear as if it is embracing this charming star cluster..
Geminid meteors tonight in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah astronomical calculations showed that Geminid meteors tonight in Saudi ArabiaWhich is why this happens The conjunction will be visible with the naked eye, but the use of astronomical telescopes or specialized photographic cameras will reveal more beautiful and clearer details. However, the brightness of the gibbous moon may obscure some of the faint Pleiades stars, making observation using auxiliary tools more effective.
The conjunction of the Moon and the Pleiades is one of the beautiful astronomical phenomena that provides all astronomy enthusiasts with the opportunity to view various celestial bodies at the same time. The Pleiades cluster, also known as the “Seven Sisters,” is a group of hot, young blue stars that were born from the same gas cloud and dust millions of years ago. .
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Geminid meteors will appear in Saudi Arabia tonight, Friday, December 13, 2024, in the evening, and continue until dawn Saturday December 14, and the sky will not only present this stunning visual display, but will also witness the peak of the Geminid meteor shower on the same night, and the rate of meteor shower is expected to reach 120 meteors per hour in areas far from light pollution, and such a phenomenon occurred in the recent period in Egypt and it Eruptive meteor showers And watch itAll nestAq Astronomy.
andalso With the gibbous moon in the sky, most of the faint meteors will be invisibleA This reduces the number of meteors that can be seen with the naked eye. However, the bright meteors will remain clear and visible, making tonight a wonderful opportunity for all meteor spotting lovers..
Geminid meteors
They are small particles that enter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn, creating stunning luminous lines that cut through the darkness of the night. The origins of the Geminid meteors go back to the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which is a strange-shaped astronomical body that combines the characteristics of asteroids and comets. As the Earth revolves around the sun, it passes through a field of… Debris left behind by this asteroid, causing the meteor shower we see every year.
Experts advise To enjoy watching this heavenly show Stay away from bright places such as cities and villages, and move to a dark place away from street lights. It is also preferable to choose a spacious place that provides a better panoramic view of the sky..
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