Major meteor showers (2016)
Lyrids
Comet of origin: C / 1861 G1 Thatcher
Radiant: constellation Lyra
Active: April 18-25, 2016
Peak activity: 22-23 April 2016
The peak activity of the appearance of meteoroids 20 meteors per hour
meteor speed: 30 miles (49 km) per second
Notes: The bright full moon is the best time for observing the meteor shower just before dawn on April 23 when the moon is on the wane. Colorful meteorites often produce luminous track of dust, which are visible only for a few seconds.
This Aquariids
Comet of origin: 1P Halley
Radiant: constellation Aquarius
Activity: April 19-May 26, 2016
Peak activity: 6-7 May 2016
The peak activity of the appearance of meteoroids 45 meteors per hour speed of 44 miles (66 kilometers) per second
Notes: Considering the peak meteor stream and the large number of celestial bodies, you will certainly be able to see some meteors Eta Aquarid for a few days before and after the peak activity of the 6 May. Most activity will be visible in the southern hemisphere. Good news: growing moon will not interfere with the view of its excessive brightness.
South Delta Aquarids
Comet of origin: unknown, but it is the fastest 96P Machholz Radiant: constellation Aquarius Active: July 21-August 23, 2016
Peak activity: 28-29 July 2016
The peak activity of the appearance of meteoroids 20 meteors per hour
The rate of meteors: 25 miles (41 kilometers) per second
Notes: Until such time as the waning (growing) month rises after midnight, expect a rather modest performance. Perseids
Comet of origin: 109P / Swift-Tuttle
Radiant: constellation of Perseus Active: July 13-August 26, 2016
Peak activity: 11-12 August 2016
Peak activity meteoroid appearance within 200 meteor hourly speed of 37 miles (59 km) per second
Notes: The distinguishing feature of the Perseids meteor bodies constellation is fast and bright meteors that often leave the tails shimmering behind. The most favorable time for viewing will be from midnight to dawn. Even though, that the moon phase is not favorable for viewing, in 2016 godu stream will almost explosive exceeding twice the average.
Orionids
Comet of origin: 1P / Halley
Radiant: Just north of the bright stars of the constellation Orion Betelgeuse Active from October 4 to November 14, 2016
Peak activity: 21-22 October 2016
The peak activity of the appearance of meteoroids 20 meteors per hour
meteor speed: 41 miles (66 km) per second
Notes: Meteor rain Orionids, formed from the debris of the comet Halley, famous for its bright and dynamic.
Leonida
Comet of origin: 55P / Tempel-Tuttle
Radiant: constellation Leo
Active within 5-30 November 2016
Peak activity: November 17-18, 2016
The peak activity of the appearance of meteoroids 15 meteors per hour speed of 44 miles (71 kilometers) per second
Notes: Meteor rain Leonids usually modest. Apogee its activity should wait in the dark, about to dawn. Almost full moon is likely to interfere with viewing performance.
Geminids
Comet of origin: 3200 Phaethon
Radiant: constellation Gemini
Activity: December 4-16, 2016
Peak activity: November 13-14, 2016
The peak activity of the appearance of meteoroids 120 meteors per hour
meteor speed: 22 miles (35 km) per second
Notes: The Geminids are usually one of the best and most reliable of the annual meteor showers. This is one of the best opportunities for children who are going to bed early enough, because the meteor rain held at 9 or 10 pm local time. However, the full moon might eclipse meteor shower in 2016.
Source: http://www.astro.ru/
