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The remaining Meteor Shower of 2012

Some are desperate of seeing meteor shower because they missed the Lyrids but here are the remaining 5 strong annual meteor showers of 2012 brought to you by KenNy!

• Perseid. This meteor shower occur on July 17 – Aug 24,with the peak in activity being between August 9 and 14, depending on the particular location of the stream, probably on Aug 12/13. It can produce at-least 60 meteors per hour and also produces fireballs and bolides. But surprisingly, on 1972, some reported to be the most active shower in recorded history. On modern days like in 2007, 93 meteors per hour recorded. Increasingly, on 2008 116 was recorded but on 2009, the estimated peak Zenithal Hourly Rate was 173, even a waning gibbous moon was present. But that record drops from 143 on 2010 and 100 on 2011 because a full moon destroyed the show. This year, a thin crescent moon will slightly interrupt the show during its peak but it wouldn’t be a problem ‘cause this meteor shower is known to produce bright meteors on its peak hours. Best time to watch this show is around midnight while the crescent moon will rise around 2:00am which is the time when the activity is getting stronger. 
• Orionid. This meteor shower radiate from the famous constellation of Orion. This is said to be the most prolific meteor shower associated with Halley’s Comet. Producing at-least 20 meteors per hour on its peak and can climb up to 50-70 meteors per hour on a perfect night sky condition. This meteors can also produce fireballs and bolides. Peaking on October 21/22. But watching before and after the peak dates are also counted ‘cause its a long lasting event. A half moon is setting on its peak hours leaving a dark sky. You can watch this around 11:00pm and peaking at dawn.
• Taurids. This shower is divided into 2 which is the northern and southern taurid meteor shower with different peak dates. It is also called the Halloween fireballs ‘cause during its activity on November, almost all meteors are slow moving fireballs and can also, may explode to become a bolide. But don’t be so lucky ‘cause it can only produce about at-least 5 meteors/fireballs per hour but this fireballs sometimes make sounds. Some people mistaken and call taurids a UFO ‘cause of its brightness and speed. Its activity can last for almost weeks or even months! For Southern taurids the active dates are from 10th Sep – 20th Nov and peaking on Oct10. You can start watching it around 11:00pm but a thin crescent moon will rise around 2:00am. But hey! its meteors can be as bright as the moon! For Northern taurids the active dates are from 20th Oct – 10th Dec, peaking on Nov12. In this date, you can start watching it in early evening! The moon is also nearly new on that one! The radiant is just near to the left of the Orion.
• Leonid. This shower is the most famous of all the showers and also produces the fastest meteors of all. In an annual year, it can produce 20 meteor per hour and can climb up if the condition is good. Almost all of the meteors that produced by these are mostly bright and this shower also produces many fireballs and bolides. Every 33 to 34 years, it produces a meteor storm that can produce hundreds, thousands, or even hundred thousands of meteor per hour! The last one occur on 2001 and expected to come on 2034. The peak dates occur on Nov17 and 18. You can start watching the show around 2:00am and no moon will interfere on this one ‘cause a thin crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving a dark sky to enjoy. 
• Geminid. Ending the year most memorable shower is the Geminid meteor shower. On 2012, the peak of the Geminid comes the New moon! That means the show maybe nearly perfect to watch. In an annual year, more than 100 meteors can be seen per hour. Its also known as the shower which is getting intense every year! On 2010, over 120 meteors recorded, on 2011 it climb up to approximately 160 meteors per hour! This year is unpredictable but its expected to produce more than 120 meteors per hour. This shower starts the show in early evening. You can start watching it around 9:00pm and peak around 1:30pm. Peaking on the dates of December 12/13.

Tips:

Looking directly to the radiant is not recommended. Focus your eyes slightly away from the radiant constellation to have a wonderful and memorable experience!

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