Blazing Meteor Shower to Fill Skies With 120 Shooting Stars an Hour
06 July 2024
1. Astronomers and skywatchers are in for a spectacular show as a blazing meteor shower is set to light up the night sky with 120 shooting stars per hour.
2. This rare celestial event, known as the Geminids meteor shower, occurs annually in mid-December and is considered one of the best meteor showers of the year.
3. The radiant point of the Geminids is in the constellation Gemini, hence the name, but the meteors can be seen across the entire sky.
4. The meteors are debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon and can vary in size from grains of sand to larger rocks, producing bright and colorful streaks in the sky.
5. To get the best view of the meteor shower, head to a dark location away from city lights and give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness.
6. Grab a comfortable blanket and some hot cocoa, find a spot with an unobstructed view of the sky, and get ready to witness a jaw-dropping display of nature's fireworks.
7. The Geminids meteor shower has been observed for over 150 years and continues to amaze and inspire people of all ages with its stunning beauty and unpredictability.
8. This year, the peak of the meteor shower is expected to occur on the night of December 13th into the early morning hours of December 14th.