the-science-llama:The Geminid Meteor Shower is coming up next week!Peaking the strongest on the nigh
the-science-llama:The Geminid Meteor Shower is coming up next week!Peaking the strongest on the night of the 13th, with rates of over 100 meteors/hour in some places, it will be another great show. Thankfully this year, the Moon will only be ~50% full during the peak and as long as it isn’t cloudy, the 2014 Geminids are definitely something you don’t want to miss.When watching, your best bet is to look in a direction that is away from the Moon (to preserve your night vision) and also not directly at the radiant point (Gemini) as most of the meteors will appear a few degrees away from it. The best times to watch are around Midnight until Dawn, but most importantly, Find somewhere dark and bring something warm!— What’s Up for December?— The rates shown above are based off the Fluxtimator (w/ optimal conditions)— Free planetarium apps to help navigate the sky; Stellarium, Planetarium -- source link
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