The Geminids come around every year, from mid-November to mid-December, and is expected to peak on the nights of Dec. 13 and 14, according to Space.com. Unlike most other meteor showers that originate from comets, the Geminids spring from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. This asteroid passes around the sun about once every 1 1/2 years. The debris stream created by 3200 Phaethon is massive, and Earth passes through it once every year in mid-December.To best see the Geminid meteor shower, go to the darkest possible location, lean back and relax. No telescopes or binoculars are needed. The secret is to take in as much sky as possible and allow at least 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark.Look for the most meteors per hour starting around 9 p.m. and 2 a.m.The only spoiler for this year’s show can be blamed on the bright light of the moon which will be reaching its full phase on Dec. 15.You can avoid the moonlight by viewing the shower during the predawn hours after the moon has set. If you can’t catch the show this weekend, the Geminids will continue to streak the sky through Christmas Eve.
The Geminids come around every year, from mid-November to mid-December, and is expected to peak on the nights of Dec. 13 and 14, according to Space.com.
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Unlike most other meteor showers that originate from comets, the Geminids spring from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
This asteroid passes around the sun about once every 1 1/2 years. The debris stream created by 3200 Phaethon is massive, and Earth passes through it once every year in mid-December.
To best see the Geminid meteor shower, go to the darkest possible location, lean back and relax. No telescopes or binoculars are needed. The secret is to take in as much sky as possible and allow at least 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark.
Look for the most meteors per hour starting around 9 p.m. and 2 a.m.
The only spoiler for this year’s show can be blamed on the bright light of the moon which will be reaching its full phase on Dec. 15.
You can avoid the moonlight by viewing the shower during the predawn hours after the moon has set.
If you can’t catch the show this weekend, the Geminids will continue to streak the sky through Christmas Eve.