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NEW YORK - Scientists estimate that the night sky would be the peak of the meteor shower (meteor shower). This rare sight will be the first meteor shower which occurs in the spring.
Lyrid meteor shower because the earth passing through the comet's orbit, although the Lyrid comet itself has not been seen since 1861. Then the dust particles from the comet Lyrid will burn when passing through the Earth's atmosphere and make it look like a flash of light.
Meanwhile, Lyrid meteor itself comes from the remnants of comet dust Thatcher, known as code 1860 I, which means that the comet was first discovered in 1861. Named Lyrids which means the point spread or beam of the constellation Lyra.
Reported by NPR, Sunday (21/04/2013), one of the senior contributing editor for Sky and Telescope magazine, Betty Kelly said tonight would be the best time. Therefore, humans on Earth will be presented with this beautiful meteor shower just before daybreak.
"The fun of meteor showers is that they are very broad. This rain will last approximately one and a half days, "he said.
Betty also recommend to look for a dark place without much light the lamp in the street. Because this is the best opportunity to see flashes of light in the sky.
"This meteor shower is truly magical. It's like the universe is communicating with people on a basic level, "he added.
Previously, scientists National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has also said that the phenomenon of meteor shower will begin in early 2013. (amr)
http://techno.okezone.com/read/2013/04/21/56/795140/malam-ini-akan-jadi-puncak-hujan-meteor-lyrid
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