Posted on Dec 14, 2023
Your guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor shower
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Forget holiday lights. Stargazers all over the globe will get the chance over the next night to witness one of the best meteor showers of the year, and viewing conditions promise to be close to ideal.
The Geminid meteor showers light up the night sky every December, and this year they will reach their peak on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and run into the morning of Dec. 14.
With the moon only a sliver full, the skies should be nice and dark, so weather permitting all you'll need to see the Geminids is a blanket and a little patience.
Forget holiday lights. Stargazers all over the globe will get the chance over the next night to witness one of the best meteor showers of the year, and viewing conditions promise to be close to ideal.
The Geminid meteor showers light up the night sky every December, and this year they will reach their peak on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and run into the morning of Dec. 14.
With the moon only a sliver full, the skies should be nice and dark, so weather permitting all you'll need to see the Geminids is a blanket and a little patience.
Your guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor shower
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..." Asteroid Vesta also reaches opposition this month, which means it'll be located directly on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. It's at its brightest and easiest to observe, but you'll probably want to use binoculars or a small telescope to see it.
Of course, the winter solstice falls on Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Earth tilts on its axis the furthest away from the Sun. It marks the longest night of the year."...
..." Asteroid Vesta also reaches opposition this month, which means it'll be located directly on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. It's at its brightest and easiest to observe, but you'll probably want to use binoculars or a small telescope to see it.
Of course, the winter solstice falls on Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Earth tilts on its axis the furthest away from the Sun. It marks the longest night of the year."...
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