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How to photograph a meteor shower

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The next visible meteor shower above the Northern Hemisphere is the Lyrids , peaking on April 21-22 .

Astrophotography requires a wide-angle lens with a fast aperture, like the Sigma ART 14mm F1.8 DG HSM.

A sturdy tripod is essential for capturing sharp images of the night sky.

Meteor showers are among the most predictable celestial events each year .

They occur when Earth ’s orbit passes through the debris trail left by comets or, in some cases, asteroids.

Cold, crisp winter skies can be a really good time to capture images of meteor showers, providing the weather and conditions can offer a clear view of the night sky.

Around December 13 -14 ZHR: 120-150 meteors per hour.

Radiant: Near the constellation Gemini .

Jacob Little is a writer, author and photographer whose work captures the essence of wild spaces.

He is also editor of PC Pilot , the world’s longest running gaming magazine.

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