Don’t Miss the Arietids – A Rare Daytime Meteor Shower You Can Actually See
Hey everyone, I’ve got something really exciting to share – and it’s happening right over our heads! If you’re into stargazing, early mornings, or just want a beautiful reason to set your alarm clock a bit earlier, you’re going to love this. We’re right in the middle of the Arietids meteor shower, and it’s peaking this weekend. Yeah, I know – most meteor showers light up our skies at night, but this one’s a little different. The Arietids are actually a daytime meteor shower, which is super rare and pretty amazing.
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Now here’s the catch – because it happens in daylight, the meteors are usually washed out by the sun’s glare. But don’t worry! There’s a sweet spot when you can see them, and that’s just before the sun comes up. Specifically, the best time to catch the show is early on Saturday morning, June 7, during that quiet hour right before dawn. If you’re not a morning person, I feel you, but this is one of those sky shows that’s totally worth the effort.
To find the meteors, look east toward the constellation Aries – that’s where they’ll appear to be coming from. Aries isn’t the easiest constellation to spot, so if you’ve got a stargazing app on your phone, use it to help you locate it. The meteors from the Arietids shower will be streaking across the sky in slow, bright paths near the horizon – they’re sometimes called “Earthgrazers” because of how they skim the atmosphere. Pretty cool name, right?
Even though it’s a daylight meteor shower, radar data suggests it’s really active. We’re talking up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak, which is pretty intense. Of course, you won’t see all of them with the naked eye, but there's still a good chance you’ll catch a few spectacular ones if the sky is clear.
And if you can’t make it out exactly on June 7, don’t worry – the Arietids are active until June 17. But Saturday is definitely the main event. So, if you’ve ever wanted to catch a rare meteor shower that most people miss, this is your moment. Wake up early, grab some coffee, head outside, and just look up. The universe has a little surprise waiting for you.
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