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The Geminids are a prolific meteor shower with 3200 Phaethon (which is thought to be an Apollo asteroid [4] with a "rock comet" orbit. [5]) being the parent body. [6]Because of this, it would make this shower, along with the Quadrantids, the only major meteor showers not originating from a comet.
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The Geminid meteor shower seen from the top of Niubei Mountain in Ya'an, Sichuan province, China, on Dec. 14, 2023.
The Geminid meteor shower has been known to produce a peak of more than 150 meteors per hour, according to RMG. In reality, the number which can be seen is significantly less.
The Geminids, one of 2024's most-anticipated meteor showers is about to be at its best and most active.. While bright shooting stars may regularly fill the skies, the Geminid meteor shower is ...
The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight, Thursday, Dec. 12, into the early hours of Friday, Dec. 13. Most years, it boasts up to 120 meteors per hour; however, a nearly full moon will outshine ...
The Geminid meteor shower will peak in mid-December, though the Cold Moon may dampen viewing chances.. Take a look up at the night sky the weekend of Dec. 13-14 for a chance to catch the meteor ...
The Geminid meteor shower peak is a week away, but this year it might be a good idea to keep an eye out early, according to NASA. Dedicated skywatchers might want to check the sky not only in the ...