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astronomy2 years ago

"Double Delight: Tonight's Spectacular Meteor Shower Showcases Two Celestial Events"

New Zealanders are in a prime location to witness a meteor shower associated with comet 46P/Wirtanen tonight. The best viewing areas are expected to be in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Auckland, Nelson, and the Mackenzie Region, with around 50 meteors an hour visible in clear skies. However, astronomers are uncertain about the exact visibility as it is the first time the Wirtanen shower will be coming to Earth. Kiwis in areas with cloudy skies may still have a chance to see meteors during the 2023 Geminid meteor shower, which is expected to peak on Thursday night and Friday morning.

via 1News|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Rare Christmas Comet Brings Spectacular New Meteor Shower to Earth's Skies"

A new meteor shower, potentially originating from the comet 46P/Wirtanen, may appear in Earth's skies on December 12th, just before the peak of the Geminid meteor shower. Unlike other meteor-generating fragment streams, this shower was created during a close encounter with Jupiter several decades ago. The researchers estimate a peak of two to ten meteors per hour, and the shower will only be visible from Oceania and Indonesia. Although faint and relatively small, this rare event offers a unique opportunity for skywatchers in the right location.

via Livescience.com|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Anticipating a Stunning New Meteor Shower in the Skies"

Earth may experience a new meteor shower called the "Lambda-Sculptorids" this December as it enters a stream of debris left by the near-Earth comet 46P/Wirtanen. Scientists have discovered that Earth is due to encounter this stream on December 12, 2023, potentially leading to the first recorded meteor shower from this comet. Observations of this shower would provide valuable scientific insights, although they may be challenging due to the low entry velocity and small sizes of the meteoroids. The well-known Geminids meteor shower is also set to peak around the same time.

via Space.com|
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astronomy2 years ago

Upcoming Meteor Shower Promises Spectacular Show in New Zealand

A new meteor shower, possibly named λ-Sculptorids, is predicted to appear in the night skies of the southern hemisphere on December 12, as the Earth passes through a cloud of debris left by Comet 46P/Wirtanen. Unlike other comets that cause annual meteor showers, Comet 46P/Wirtanen's irregular orbit makes this shower a rare occurrence. However, the shower is expected to be weak and may not be visible to the naked eye. There is a possibility that this meteor shower may become a regular event in the future, depending on the density of space debris along its orbital path.

via Newsweek|
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