From December 4th, the Geminid meteor shower, a colorful meteor shower from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, will be visible in the night sky. This phenomenon can be seen with the naked eye, but its visibility greatly depends on weather conditions.
They should “glow like fireworks.” The vision for this phenomenon was outlined by astrophotographer Dafydd Wyn Morgan in an interview with Sky News. This comparison is not unreasonable. The Geminid meteor shower, scheduled to appear in the sky starting December 4, contains trace amounts of metals that are also used in the production of fireworks.
Geminid meteor shower in the night sky. When can you observe colorful meteors?
The colorful meteor shower, which can be observed until December 20, is a unique treat for astronomy enthusiasts. The stripes that appear in the sky are not only white, but also green, yellow, red, and blue.
The spectacular nature of this phenomenon is also based on the intensity of the Geminid meteor shower. Up to 150 animals can be observed per hour.
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The Geminid meteor shower is expected to be most abundant on the nights of December 14th and 15th. Does this mean that now is the best time to gaze at the bright blue starry sky? It turns out that's not necessarily the case.
Will the moon prevent me from seeing the Geminid meteor shower?
Astronomers' plans could be thwarted by December's full moon, effectively making it impossible to see the Geminid meteor shower. Weather conditions are also important. Cloudy skies are no friend to the curious observer.
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The Geminid meteor shower is a meteor shower resulting from the breakup of the rocky asteroid 3200 Phaethon. This phenomenon was first observed in 1862. This phenomenon is observed every December, although the intensity varies.
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