Don't Miss the Geminid Meteor Shower Brightening the Night Sky This Week!

As we near the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower, this week presents an excellent opportunity for stargazers to witness the celestial spectacle. On clear nights leading up to the peak, which occurs from Friday night into early Saturday morning, viewers could see an increasing number of meteors, with rates potentially reaching up to 100 per hour at the peak. However, the visibility may be hampered by a Waxing Gibbous Moon positioned in the sky during the peak, which could wash out dimmer meteors. To enhance chances of spotting these meteors, astronomers suggest looking earlier in the week or turning away from the Moon while observing. The Geminid meteor shower derives its name from the constellation Gemini, and it results from Earth passing through debris left by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, often dubbed a “rock comet.”

Don’t Miss the Geminid Meteor Shower Brightening the Night Sky This Week!

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