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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
英仙座流星雨本周迎来极大期
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
英仙座流星雨本周迎来极大期
本周8月12日夜间至13日拂晓，英仙座流星雨将迎来极大期。该流星雨源于地球穿过彗星留下的尘埃带。今年恰逢无月光干扰的新月期，夜空更为昏暗澄澈。只要彻底避开城市灯光与手机屏幕，在午夜至拂晓之间仰望夜空，每小时最多可观赏到100颗绚丽的流星。
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this week.
每年如期而至的英仙座流星雨将在本周迎来极大期。annual Perseid meteor shower 每年一度的英仙座流星雨 / peaks 达到极大期
The peak comes on the night of August 12th into August 13th.
极大期将从8月12日夜间持续至13日拂晓。peak comes 迎来极大期 / night of August 12th 8월 12日夜间
This year offers great viewing because it happens during a new moon.
今年恰逢无月的朔月期，非常适合观测流星雨。offers great viewing 极具观赏性 / during a new moon 在新月期间
That means bright moonlight will not block the dark sky.
这意味着明亮的月光不会遮蔽昏暗的夜空。bright moonlight 明亮的月光 / block the dark sky 遮蔽夜空
Under optimal conditions, NASA says that
美国国家航空航天局（NASA）表示，在最佳条件下，Under optimal conditions 在最佳条件下
skywatchers can see 50 to 100 meteors per hour.
观星者每小时可以看到50到100颗流星。skywatchers 观星者 / meteors per hour 每小时流星数
These dazzling shooting stars occur every year
这些璀璨的流星每年都会出现，dazzling shooting stars 璀璨的流星 / occur every year 每年发生
when Earth passes through a dust trail left by comet Swift-Tuttle.
当地球穿过斯威夫特-塔特尔彗星留下的尘埃带时就会形成。passes through 穿过 / dust trail 尘埃带 / comet 彗星
For observers across Asia, the main peak happens during daytime.
对于亚洲地区的观测者来说，主要极大期正值白天。observers 观测者 / main peak 主要极大期 / during daytime 在白天
However, you can still catch plenty of bright fireballs at night.
不过，夜间依然能看到许多明亮的火流星。catch plenty of 看到许多 / bright fireballs 明亮的火流星
The best time to look up is between midnight and dawn.
仰望夜空的最佳时间是午夜至拂晓之间。best time 最佳时间 / look up 仰望 / between midnight and dawn 午夜至拂晓之间
To get a clear view, try to stay far away from city lights.
为了获得清晰的视野，请尽量远离城市灯光。get a clear view 获得清晰的视野 / stay far away 远离 / city lights 城市灯光
Astronomers advise giving your eyes 30 minutes to adjust to the dark,
天文学家建议给眼睛30分钟来适应黑暗，Astronomers advise 天文学家建议 / adjust to the dark 适应黑暗
and you should avoid looking at your smartphone screen completely.
并且应当完全避免观看智能手机屏幕。avoid looking at 避免观看 / smartphone screen 智能手机屏幕 / completely 完全
Quiz 🧠
Q1. It is easier to see meteors in a completely dark sky than near bright lights.
查看答案
✅ True
月光或城市明亮的灯光会遮挡夜空中微弱的流星。
Bright lights from the moon or cities make faint stars and meteors hard to see.
Q2. What does 'adjust' mean in 'adjust your eyes to the dark'?
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✅ get used to
'adjust'的意思是让眼睛逐渐适应昏暗的环境。
To adjust means to adapt so your eyes can see better in low light.
Q3. Why should stargazers avoid looking at phone screens while watching meteors?
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✅ To keep night vision
查看明亮的手机屏幕会破坏眼睛适应黑暗的能力，导致难以看清微弱的星光。
Bright phone screens ruin your eyes' ability to see faint lights in the dark.
Dialogue 🎧
James: Charlotte, you need to stay up late this week.
James: 夏洛特，这周你需要熬夜了。
Charlotte: Oh, really? Why is that?
Charlotte: 啊，真的吗？为什么呀？
James: The Perseid meteor shower is peaking on August 12th and 13th!
James: 英仙座流星雨将在8月12日和13日迎来极大期！
Charlotte: Oh, I love shooting stars! But isn't the moon usually too bright?
Charlotte: 哇，我最喜欢流星了！不过平时月亮不是太亮了吗？
James: Not this time. It happens during a new moon!
James: 这次不一样。刚好赶上新月！
Charlotte: No way. So the sky will actually be dark?
Charlotte: 不会吧！所以天空真的会很暗吗？
James: Exactly. No bright moonlight will block the dark sky.
James: 没错。没有明亮的月光会遮挡昏暗的夜空。
Charlotte: That sounds amazing! How many can we see?
Charlotte: 听起来太棒了！我们能看到多少颗？
James: Under optimal conditions, NASA says 50 to 100 meteors per hour.
James: NASA表示，在最佳条件下，每小时可以看到50到100颗流星。
Charlotte: Wait, up to 100 in one hour? That's wild!
Charlotte: 等等，一小时最多100颗？这也太震撼了！
James: Right! They produce dazzling fireballs as Earth hits the dust trail.
James: 对啊！当地球穿过尘埃带时，会产生璀璨的火流星。
Charlotte: Hold on. Where does the dust come from?
Charlotte: 等一下，那些尘埃是从哪儿来的？
James: It is left behind by comet Swift-Tuttle.
James: 是斯威夫特-塔特尔彗星留下的。
Charlotte: That is so cool. So when is the best time to look up?
Charlotte: 太酷了。那什么时候仰望天空最好呢？
James: Between midnight and dawn. Try to stay far away from city lights.
James: 午夜到拂晓之间。尽量远离城市灯光。
Charlotte: Midnight? You know I am usually fast asleep by then!
Charlotte: 午夜？你知道我那时候通常早就睡着了！
James: Set an alarm! You also need 30 minutes to adjust to the dark.
James: 定个闹钟吧！而且你还需要30分钟来让眼睛适应黑暗。
Charlotte: Half an hour? Can I look at my smartphone while I wait?
Charlotte: 半个小时？等待的时候我可以看智能手机吗？
James: No way. You must avoid your smartphone screen completely.
James: 绝对不行。你必须完全避免看手机屏幕。
Charlotte: No phone for 30 minutes? That is going to be tough for you!
Charlotte: 30分钟不能看手机？这对你来说可太难了吧！
James: Hey, I can do it! It will be worth it to see the fireballs.
James: 嘿，我能做到的！为了看火流星，这一切都是值得的。
Charlotte: Fair enough. Let's go watch the night sky together!
Charlotte: 说的也是。那我们一起去看夜空吧！