4/14/2024 0 Comments Astronomical events october 2023![]() When a Moon is at its closest point to the Earth and that coincides with a full moon, it is called a supermoon. The Moon orbits the Earth in an elliptical orbit which means that it gets closer and farther away from our planet during its journey around it. When the debris Earth passes through the debris left behind by the comet, the debris burns up in the planet’s atmosphere, appearing as a meteor shower to us. The Perseids meteor shower is caused by the comet Swift-Tuttle. The Perseids meteor shower appears to originate from the constellation Perseus and also gets its name from the latter. ![]() However, for the best viewing experience, we recommend that you find yourself a safe and secluded spot away from the city’s light pollution to kick back and watch the meteor shower. In New Delhi, the meteor shower’s peak will start around 8.10 PM IST on August 13 and will continue to be visible till around 5.21 AM IST the next day. According to the online sky guide In the Sky, the Perseid meteor shower will happen in 2023 between July 17 and August 17, with the peak happening on August 13, which will be a Sunday.
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