Here’s How to Catch the Geminid Meteor Shower and Some Viewing Tips From NASA

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It’s mid-December, meaning one of the best meteor showers of the year is about to have its big show. The Geminid meteor shower is an annual event and this year NASA has some tips on how to see as many shooting stars as possible.

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00:00It's mid-December, meaning one of the best meteor showers of the year is about to have

00:08its big show.

00:09The Geminid Meteor Shower is an annual event which occurs when the Earth passes through

00:12the debris field left behind by asteroid 3200 Phyton, according to NASA.

00:17From now until December 21st, skygazers will be able to glimpse meteor showers every night,

00:22with the space agency saying that at its peak, you can see upwards of 120 meteors every hour.

00:28The Geminid Meteor Shower is named after the Gemini constellation, as that is the area

00:32of the sky you can look towards to watch the shooting stars.

00:35So when is the peak?

00:36Experts say December 14th will have the most meteors per hour, but unfortunately it coincides

00:41with the near full moon, meaning it might be a little harder to see this year.

00:45But NASA has some tips to help out.

00:46First, they suggest laying flat on your back, with your feet facing southeast.

00:50Next, they say to have some patience.

00:52After just 30 minutes in the dark of night, your eyes should adapt, and you will have

00:56a better chance of seeing the Geminid Shower.

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