Astronomers estimate that approximately 80 meteoroids will shower every hour. If this process reaches its peak, the figure could surpass 200 per hour. Following this, the Wolf Moon will be visible in February.
This year promises spectacular celestial events, including solar and lunar eclipses, along with a solar storm visible globally. From the first month itself, the sighting of a meteor shower is anticipated around January 4, just before the lunar eclipse and total solar eclipse.
Astronomers estimate that about 80 meteoroids will fall per hour during this shower. If this activity reaches its peak, the rate could exceed 200 per hour. Following this, the Wolf Moon will be visible in February. The first lunar eclipse of the year in India will be partial, occurring on March 24-25. This eclipse will be visible across most parts of North and East Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, North America, South America, the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, and Antarctica.
Auroras will be prominently visible in the sky this year due to increased solar activity. As the sun approaches its peak in the 11-year cycle from 2024 onwards, the display of auroras on the poles will be more than usual.
The first solar eclipse in April will occur on the new moon day of Chaitra. This eclipse will be visible in Western Asia, Southwest Europe, Australia, Africa, North America, South America, the Atlantic Ocean, the North Pole, and the South Pole.
The second lunar eclipse will take place on September 17-18. This will be a partial lunar eclipse and will not be visible in India. It can be observed in Europe, North and South America, South and North Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean.
In August, between the 11th and 13th, there will be the Perseid meteor shower. According to astronomers, this time around, approximately fifty meteoroids may be visible in the sky. Meanwhile, in December 2024, on the 13th and 14th, there will be the Geminid meteor shower, lasting the entire night. Around 75 meteors per hour could be observed during this event.
