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Since April 16, the first spring Starfall

Added	Fri, 05/04/2019
Источники	gismeteo.ru
Дата публикации	Thu, 04/04/2019
Версии	Meteor

The people of Russia can soon witness the spectacular phenomenon. Less than two weeks, April 16, will begin spring stargazing.

Every year the Earth passes through the orbit of a meteor shower Lerida. At this time you will see up to twenty falling stars per hour, departing from the constellation Lyra. The peak activity of a meteor shower will occur on April 23, and generally show can be seen up to 25 numbers.

Under favorable conditions it is possible to witness the phenomenon without any special equipment. But, of course, shooting stars will be visible, when finally it gets dark, focus on the time of sunset and sunrise.

It is best to observe the stars away from the big cities to outbursts of meteors do not interfere with urban flare.

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