Although we do not have the memories of Cretaceous , we may still be scared by the Cretaceous disaster, so that when we hear about the asteroid, our scalp is numb, thinking if there is another disaster coming. But you don’t have to worry tonight. Although the earth is about to pass through an asteroid orbit with a diameter of 5.1 kilometers, not only will there not be a disaster, but it will bring about a beautiful meteor shower . You can stare at the stars and make the most solemn wish.
This asteroid is called Faeton. It is the closest to the sun among the already named asteroids. It was only 0.14 astronomical units when it was closest to the sun, which is smaller than half of the orbit of Mercury. This also causes it to reach 750 degrees Celsius when it reaches the perihelion, which has similar characteristics to the comet , so it is called a lithologic comet. In recent years, Faeton was closest to the earth on December 10 last year, only 10 million kilometers. When Faeton approaches the sun, will release a tiny dust tail. This situation in the solar system has only happened on Faeton and another asteroid.
Because of being too enthusiastic, when Fae meets with the sun, a large number of dust fragments will fall off, about the size of sand or peas, and stay on its track. When the earth passes through this orbit in mid-December every year, these debris will bombard the earth's atmosphere and burn in the sky to form the beautiful Gemini meteor shower .
Gemini meteor shower is the best and most reliable meteor shower of the year. The best observation time is 2 a.m., and the meteors can reach 100 per hour. As long as you don’t bother and cold, you can make a wish list and talk about all the unfulfilled wishes from childhood to adulthood. I believe that there will always be a few dreams come true.
This year's Gemini meteor shower climaxes today and tomorrow. It looks like it was sent from Gemini, but it can be seen anywhere in the sky, especially in the northern hemisphere where we are, which is the best observation location. Have you made a list of wishes? The night is long and the wind is cold. I hope you can get up. At that time, you may stomp your feet and pray, so that the bombardment will come more violently!
