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Look up for the #Geminids tonight! One of the most reliable meteor showers of the year, the Geminids will peak on the night of Dec. 13-14 — though a bright moon may make them more difficult to spot than usual. Get the full details: go.nasa.gov/4fgzT1A pic.x.com/MoCuscXjYD
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Jonathan O’Callaghan
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Tonight the Geminids meteor shower will peak in Northern skies. But what do we know about these unusual meteors, and where did they come from? Story by me in the BBC www.bbc.com/future/article/20241213-geminid-meteor-shower-how-the-spectacular-shooting-stars-were-born-in-a-low-speed-explosion
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Cady Coleman
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The #Geminid #meteorshower peaks tonight and tomorrow night - info on how to watch!🌠 www.space.com/stargazing/meteors-showers/how-to-watch-the-geminid-meteor-shower-2024-live-online-tonight
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December 13-14: Best time to see the Geminids ✨ In 2024, the Geminids’ peak will occur on the night of December 13-14. Under ideal conditions, you could see up to 150 meteors per hour. 🌝 Unfortunately, during the peak night, the Moon will be 97%-illuminated, so its light will… pic.x.com/T271KOeixf
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Where can we see the meteor shower?

The Geminid meteor shower is visible around the world and throughout the night sky. For optimal viewing conditions, head somewhere far away from city and street lights, then lie down flat on your back with your feet pointed south.
The Geminid meteor showers peak tonight. Here's when and where they'll be visible.
CBS News

When is the Shooting Stars?

Every year, our own planet barrels through this cloud of debris, producing one of the most impressive meteor showers – the Geminids. Look up on a clear night in mid-December and you might catch a glimpse of them – streaks of light tracing across our sky.
A slow explosion: The violent birth of the Geminid meteor shower
BBC

When is the December meteor shower?

The Geminids meteor shower is back for its annual December show of beautiful bright and fast meteors. The Geminids, which will peak on the night between Dec 13–14 in 2024, is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
It’s an Asteroid, it’s a Comet, it’s the Geminids Meteor Shower! – Watch the Skies
NASA Blogs (.gov)

When to see Geminid Meteor Shower in the UK?

In 2024, the Geminid meteor shower will be active between 4-20 December and will peak on 14-15 December.
Geminid meteor shower 2024: when and where to see it in the UK
Royal Museums Greenwich

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