“They are the most active.”

The fifth month of the year begins with an important show that will provide the night sky: THE rain of Meteoros ETA Acuáridasbodies detached from the Halley comet that enter the earth and cause brief flashes of light.

“They are the rain of most active stars in Maywhat happens is that its period lasts from April 19 to May 28, ”explained the meteorologist of MegatiempoLaura Batista.

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When can the rain ETA acuáridas in Chile be observed?

According to the expert, the event can be clearly appreciated between the Monday night and early Tuesday, May 6. “You can see up to 50 meteors per hour,” he said.

He also indicated that to observe this phenomenon, spectators will have to direct the east, towards the mountain range, between the 03:00 and 04:00 in the morning.

“And there we can observe on the horizon the Aquarium constellationwhich is where this meteor rain occurs or the Asteroid contact with the atmosphere And enjoy these flashes in heaven, ”he said.

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