Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. These meteors are caused when streams of cosmic debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon enter Earth’s atmosphere. Geminids peak every year around December 13-14. One can expect to see more than 100 meteors per hour under optimal conditions.
When to see?
Geminids can be seen during the first two weeks of December but they usually peak around December 13-14. The good news is that this particular meteor shower has been observed to intensify every year. In the recent years, people have reportedly spotted around 120 to 160 meteors per hour.
This year’s meteor shower should be impressive because the waxing crescent moon will set in the evening and hence, the moonlight will not interfere with the meteors. The best viewing hours are around 2 a.m. (Morning of 14th December).
Where to see?
Geminids appear to originate from a point in the constellation Gemini but they can appear almost anywhere in the night sky. These meteors are very bright and tend to be yellow in color.
For best viewing, choose a location that is away from the city lights with minimum light pollution. Give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness. Once done, lie on your back, look straight up and enjoy the spectacular show put on by the bright, yellow meteors!
Happy Stargazing! If you have any queries, feel free to ask them in the comments.
In india where is the best place to se this meteors time date please i ver exicted to experice this
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In which direction does the meteor shower will be in India ?
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They’ll be visible everywhere! Just sit back and ensure you can see a huge patch of sky from your location!
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do we need any telescope to view this??
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No!!!
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Can it be seen in cities? Will comet 46/P be seen too? In cities with light pollution.
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Not sure about the cities! You need a dark location to see this. Medium light pollution would be fine but in metro cities, spotting the meteors would be difficult. Will make an article on the comet soon!
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Is it visible to Sri Lanka? And can you tell me the time zone you have mentioned here? I’m pretty confused on it!
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Yes it is visible in Sri Lanka. Time zone remains roughly the same i.e. around early Morning of 14th December!
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At what time in India or Mumbai would it be visible?
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Can you please tell me that it will be in India too? If yes on which time and unfortunately no why.
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what if i have school on friday
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what if i have school on friday
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You go to a night school?
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Will it be visible in Argentina South America?
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Yes!!
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Will it be visible in Colombia 🇨🇴?
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Can I see it with naked eyes???
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What time is that in sweden?
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