英仙座流星雨年度極大期即將到來
Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Reaches Peak Visibility
Updated at: August 11, 2026 at 02:30 AM
每年，觀星愛好者都很期待英仙座流星雨，這是最壯觀的天文現象之一。
Every year, stargazers look forward to the Perseid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular celestial events.
這種奇景發生在地球穿過斯威夫－塔特爾彗星（109P/Swift-Tuttle）所留下的碎屑帶時。
This display happens when Earth passes through a trail of debris left behind by the comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
當這些微小的顆粒以驚人的速度進入大氣層時，它們會燃燒氣化，產生我們所稱為流星的耀眼光束。
As these tiny particles enter our atmosphere at incredible speeds, they vaporize, creating brilliant streaks of light we call shooting stars.
英仙座流星雨因其輻射點位於英仙座而得名，並以其高頻率與鮮明的火流星而聞名。
Named for the constellation Perseus, where they appear to originate, the Perseids are famous for their high frequency and vivid fireballs.
這場流星雨通常在8月12日至13日達到極大期，在理想條件下，觀測者每小時可見到多達100顆流星。
The shower typically peaks on August 12 and 13, offering viewers the chance to see up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
事實上，望遠鏡和雙筒鏡反而可能會限制你的視野。
In fact, telescopes and binoculars can actually limit your view.
若要獲得最佳體驗，請找一個遠離城市光害的地點，並最好選在午夜到黎明之間。
To get the best experience, find a spot far from city lights, ideally between midnight and dawn.
只需帶上毯子，用肉眼仰望，然後等待這場天文盛宴的開始即可。
Just bring a blanket, look up with your naked eye, and wait for the show to begin.
