Geminid Meteor Shower
Geminid Meteor Shower

Delve di Peter Boyajian

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This episode is all about the Geminid meteor shower, one of the year's most spectacular celestial events. Here's what we'll be covering:

  • What are the Geminids?: The Geminids are a meteor shower that peaks in mid-December, offering viewers up to 120 meteors per hour. They are known for their bright, yellowish meteors. The Geminids are unique because they come from an asteroid, 3200 Phaethon, rather than a comet.
  • When and where can I see them?: The Geminids peak between December 13th and 14th. They appear to radiate from the constellation Gemini, near the bright star Castor. The best time to see them is around 2 am local time.
  • Asteroid 3200 Phaethon: This asteroid, discovered in 1983, was the first to be identified using spacecraft. It has a unique, ellip ... 
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