On the late night of April 22 and the first few hours of April 23, the annual Lyrids meteor shower is expected to thrill enthusiasts in Vietnam with its light show across the skies.

According to astronomers, observers will be able to see 20 to 30 meteors per hour at its peak.

Lyrids meteor shower.

"Many areas in the North and Central regions can view the meteor shower. It can be seen with the naked eye, no telescope or other equipment is needed. All you need is to select a location with a wide view," Vu The Hoang, chairman of Hanoi Amateur Astronomy Society said.

Hoang also advised that the most ideal locations to observe Lyrids are mountainous areas and the countryside where the air is clear.

The April Lyrids are a meteor shower lasting from April 16 to April 25 each year. The source of the meteor shower is particles of dust shed by the long-period Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher. The shower usually peaks around April 22 and the morning of April 23. Nights without a moon in the sky will be ideal for seeing the meteors.

Astronomy enthusiasts will get to see another meteor shower in May, when the Eta Aquariids will appear. This one can reach 60 meteors per hour at peak.

Star gazers get a modern observatory in northern Vietnam

One of the attractions at the new observatory is a telescope that can observe objects 1km away from the surface of the moon.

 

Hoa Lac observatory to open in Q2

  

 

Contest launched to encourage youth involvement in environmental protection

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union launched a photo contest entitled ‘Challenge For Change’ on March 18, targeting youth union members and youngsters nationwide with a first prize worth up to VND10 million.

 

Further improving business and investment environment

(BGO) – Nguyen Van Linh,  Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee (PPC) cum Head of the Steering Board for supporting and investing in enterprises in Bac Giang province (Steering Board) on January 15 chaired a meeting to review the status of local investment support and business development in 2018 as well as execute the tasks and solution in 2019.  

 

Hanoi strives for smoke-free environment for tourism

Tourism managers and experts all affirmed the need to build a smoke-free environment to develop tourism in Hanoi at a conference in the capital city.

 

Source: VnExpress