Get Ready for the Geminids
Geminids by Bob Yen / APOD.
One of the best night sky events of the year is on tap: The Geminid Meteor shower. According to the Royal Astronomical Society, the evening of December 13 and the morning of December 14, skywatchers across the northern hemisphere could see up to 100 “shooting stars” or meteors each hour. This number is what will be seen at the peak of activity, but if conditions are clear you can definitely take the time to observe any time between Sunday night, Dec. 12 to Wednesday morning, Dec. 15.
You can also participate and share in the event on Twitter, with the #Meteorwatch crew. (…) Read the rest of Get Ready for the Geminids — In the Sky and Online! (422 words)
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