Meteor shower

The Geminid meteor shower will peak overnight tonight (Dec. 13 and Dec. 14), producing anywhere from 60 to 120 meteors per hour.

[cameras for astrophotography](https://www.space.com/best-cameras-for-astrophotography) and [best lenses for astrophotography](https://www.space.com/best-lenses-for-astrophotography). Follow us on Twitter [@Spacedotcom](http://twitter.com/spacedotcom) (opens in new tab) and on It's in its [waning gibbous phase](https://www.space.com/18880-moon-phases.html) at 70% brightness, which means all but the brightest meteors will be washed out by moonlight. [according to Space.com skywatching columnist Joe Rao](https://www.space.com/geminid-meteor-shower-moonlit-next-week). [In The Sky](https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20221214_10_100&town=5128581). [Geminid meteor shower](https://www.space.com/34921-geminid-meteor-shower-guide.html) occurs when the [Earth](https://www.space.com/54-earth-history-composition-and-atmosphere.html) moves through the debris trail of the [asteroid](https://www.space.com/51-asteroids-formation-discovery-and-exploration.html) 3200 Phaethon. Though they'll all emanate from the [constellation Gemini](https://www.space.com/16816-gemini-constellation.html) (hence the meteor shower's name), they can appear anywhere in the sky. There's quite a bit of bad winter weather occurring across the country, so the night sky will be obscured for many. Then, there's the fact that Geminid meteors are often slower and brighter than other meteors. 13), it's estimated that we'll be able to see between 60 and 120 meteors per hour, or one to two per minute, as the shower peaks. 17, the number of meteors drops dramatically each day. Given all the variables in tonight's night sky, the best time to look for the Geminids is after dusk and before moonrise, which will happen around 10:00 pm local time, per the

The Geminids are unique in that their source is the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, while most other meteor showers are born out of debris from icy comets. That's why ...

One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year will peak this week. The Geminids meteor shower, which streaks across the night sky every year ...

Originating from the debris of an asteroid, the Geminids travel 78,000 miles per hour, over 40 times faster than a bullet, according to NASA. And, be patient — it could take about 30 minutes for your eyes to fully adjust. The shower gets its namesake from the constellation, Gemini. The last opportunity to see the Geminids this year will be Dec. Now, during peak activity and perfect weather conditions, 100 to 150 meteors per hour are visible (though perfect conditions are rare). or 10 p.m.

The night sky will be illuminated tonight with the bright yellow streaks of what NASA calls "one of the best and most reliable" meteor showers of the year.

The moon is currently in a waning gibbous phase, NASA said, which will make it more difficult for people in the northern hemisphere to see most of the shower. It's also recommended that people should avoid looking at the Gemini constellation, from which the shower gets its name, because the meteors themselves have "very short trails and are easily missed," NASA said. Be patient – the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse." This year, it started on November 19, but it isn't until tonight and Wednesday that it's set to peak with about 120 meteors zooming through space every hour in "one of the major meteor showers of the year," according to NASA. [3200 Phaethon asteroid](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/geminids/in-depth/), which has a "comet-like" elliptical orbit around the sun every 1.4 years. The iconic Geminids meteor shower got its name because of its location.

According to NASA, "A waning gibbous Moon will make it harder to view most of the shower, resulting in only 30-40 visible meteors per hour at the peak in the ...

The Geminids meteor shower is most likely to be seen late at night on December 13 and in the early hours of December 14 in India. The shower is likely to be visible from areas of Bengaluru and from locations far away from the lights of cities. The shower is most likely to be seen late at night on December 13 and in the early hours of December 14 in India.

If you want to witness the Geminid meteor shower, it will be visible in its clearest form on December 14 and 15. Read more to know how you can watch it.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Perseids](/topic/perseids), which peak on 12 August yearly at one meteor per minute. [Gemini](/topic/gemini)constellation, and that’s the source. The [meteor shower](/topic/meteor-shower)is expected to peak at 150 meteors per hour. [The Geminid Meteor Shower](/topic/the-geminid-meteor-shower)is the most enormous this year. No special equipment is required to watch a meteor shower.

This is an event seen across the globe, however, in India, the shower would be clearly visible right after sunset, post 6:00 PM on December 14.

To get the best experience, make sure you look at a dark patch of the sky, not the radiant parts. This is an event seen across the globe, however, in India, the shower would be clearly visible right after sunset, post 6:00 PM on December 14. Geminids Meteor Shower takes place every year when Earth passes through streams of debris left behind in the wake of comets and asteroids.

Tonight's Geminids meteor shower will dazzle the December sky with bright and intensely colored meteors travelling at 78000 miles per hour.

[The American Meteor Society says](https://www.amsmeteors.org/2022/12/viewing-the-geminid-meteor-shower-in-2022/) estimated hourly rates don't guarantee you'll see a certain amount of meteors in a given time since they are distributed randomly. will be able to spot 30-40 meteors per hour on the night, and even those in the Southern Hemisphere will be able to catch a glimpse of the shower at a reduced rate. [EarthSky says ](https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-geminid-meteor-shower/)the peak of the night will be around 2 a.m. There are also "peaks" and "valleys" of activity, as well as potential local weather effects, according to the American Meteor Society. [A visual guide to the meteor showers in 2022](https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2021/12/29/meteor-showers-2022-guide/8939762002/) The biggest meteor shower of 2022 is here: How to watch the Geminids meteor shower peak

“Meteors come from leftover comet particles and bits from asteroids. When these objects come around the Sun, they leave a dusty trail behind them. Every year ...

[NASA ](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/geminids/in-depth/)said to also be patient. [NASA](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/geminids/in-depth/), you will want to view the shower away from the city or street lights. [NASA](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/geminids/in-depth/). When these objects come around the Sun, they leave a dusty trail behind them. They happen six days after the moon is full and is interfering with their light. [ the NYT](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/13/science/geminid-meteor-shower-how-to-watch.html#:~:text=The%20latest%20shower%20is%20the,greatly%20interfering%20with%20their%20light.). [ EarthSky](https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/ursid-meteor-shower-active-around-winter-solstice/) per [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/13/world/geminids-meteor-shower-december-scn/index.html). [NASA](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/geminids/in-depth/) said on their website. Their peak is on Dec. 19 to Dec. [ NASA](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/meteors-and-meteorites/geminids/in-depth/), they are the best and most reliable showers of the year. This shower is the Geminids.

14 और 15 दिसंबर को भारत जेमिनिड मेटियोर शॉवर यानी उल्कापिंडो की बारिश होनी है।

जेमिनिड मेटियोर शॉवर एस्टेरॉयड (क्षुद्रग्रह) या 'रॉक कॉमेट' 3200 फेथॉन के पीछे छोड़े गए धूल भरे मलबे का के कारण होता है। ये उन प्रमुख उल्कापिंड की बारिश में से है जो धूमकेतु के कारण नहीं होती हैं। क्योंकि जब पृथ्वी उल्कापिंड 3200 फेटन द्वारा पीछे छोड़े गए धूल भरे रास्ते से गुजरती है, तो उल्कापिंड द्वारा छोड़े गए उल्कापिंडों के हिस्से हमारे ग्रह के ऊपरी वायुमंडल में जल जाते हैं और हमें जेमिनिड मेटियोर शॉवर के रूप में दिखाई देते हैं। जेमिनिड मेटियोर शॉवर को वर्ष के सबसे मेटियोर शॉवर में से एक माना जाता है। इस वर्ष, जेमिनीड्स 14 दिसंबर और 15 दिसंबर की रात को चरम पर होंगे। समय और तारीख के अनुसार, उल्काओं की बारिश लगभग 150 उल्का प्रति घंटे की दर से होगी। आइये जानते हैं कि जेमिनिड मेटियोर शॉवर क्या है और क्यों होता है। 14 और 15 दिसंबर को भारत जेमिनिड मेटियोर शॉवर यानी उल्कापिंडो की बारिश होनी है। यह घटना हर साल होती है जिसमें सैकड़ों उल्कापिंड धरती पर गिरते हैं और आसमान उसकी रोशनी से चमकने लगता है। आइये जानते हैं कि आप इसे कैसे देख सकते हैं।

Geminid Meteor Shower: 14 दिसंबर की रात एक उद्भुत खगोलीय घटना होने वाली है. आसमान से उल्कापिंड की ...

इस पूरे समय में आसमान में उल्कापिंडों की बारिश होती दिखेगी. ये उल्कापिंड जब पृथ्वी के गुरुत्वाकर्षण शक्ति की वजह से हमारे वायुमंडल में प्रवेश करते हैं, तो ये जलते हुए दिखाई देते हैं. साल में सात बार होने वाली यह खगोलीय घटना 14 दिसंबर को रात को इस साल की आखिरी घटना होगी. जेमिनिड उल्कापात हर साल दिसंबर में होती है. यह नजारा भारत में भी दिखाई देगा. इस बार की उल्कापिंड की बारिश में सबसे खास बात यह होगी कि यह जेमिनिड उल्कापात आज तक के सभी जेमिनिड उल्कापातों में सर्वाधिक चमकदार होगा.

Follow the Geminid meteor shower 2022 live, with latest updates, video, images and photos of the 'shooting stars'.

Welcome to the live coverage of the Geminid meteor shower! Tonight we are going to be able to witness the peak of this phenomenon. This meteor shower is one of the strongest of the year and will be visible on December 13 and 14.

Skywatchers will have the opportunity to wish upon hundreds of shooting stars that are set to shower the sky with streaks of light from Tuesday night into ...

Clear skies will allow more favorable viewing in the Northeast and Southwest. The vibrant shooting star displays are known to flash streaks of green, purple and amber. Observing in a dark environment away from bright lights makes for the best viewing. Residents across the country could see up to 40 visible meteors per hour at that peak, in what’s scheduled to be the best meteor show of the year. The shower gets its namesake from the constellation Gemini, where the Geminids appear to originate from. This year, the bright and intensely colored meteors have been active since late November and are slated to wrap up on Christmas Eve,

14 दिसंबर 2022 यानी कल आसमान में हर घंटे 120 उल्कापिंडों की बारिश होगी. यह जेमिनिड मेटियोर ...

उल्कापिंडों की बारिश तब दिखाई देती है, जब पृथ्वी सूरज की उस कक्षा में पहुंचती है, जहां पर उल्कापिंडों की बड़ी बेल्ट है. दिन में भी यह बारिश हो रही है लेकिन सूरज की रोशनी में यह दिखती नहीं है. अंतरिक्ष में उल्कापिंडों के रूप में बनते चले जाते हैं. उल्कापिंडों की ये बारिश अत्यधिक स्पष्ट दिखाई देगी. जेमिनिड उल्कापिंडों की बारिश 4 दिसंबर 2022 से शुरू हुई है. इस पूरे समय में आसमान में उल्कापिंडों की बारिश होती दिखेगी.

Any given meteor shower happens at roughly the same time each year. The Geminids, because they appear to come from the direction of the Gemini constellation ...

[D St Tanks, Set for Worst Month Since March 2020](/epaper/delhicapital/2022/dec/24/satet-front/d-st-tanks-set-for-worst-month-since-march-2020/articleshow/96465394.cms) [moon](/topic/moon)rises. They are active for around a fortnight and peaks on the evening of December 14.

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The meteor shower is coined 'Geminid' because according to NASA, the meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Gemini. NASA says that Geminids travel at ...

NASA says that you can catch the best view of Geminids during the night and predawn hours. When they are at peak, one can see around 120 Geminid meteors per hour, given that the conditions are suitable. What you really need is to find an isolated spot that is away from high-rise buildings and the bright lights of the city. You can also use apps on your phone to locate the Gemini constellation. The meteor shower is coined ‘Geminid’ because according to NASA, the meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Gemini. It’s that time of the year when you can enjoy the view of an exceptional meteor shower – the Geminids.

Sky enthusiasts are gearing up for the peak of the annual Geminids meteor shower, one of the brightest and best displays in the night sky.

No telescopes or binoculars are needed, as Geminids can be seen with the naked eye. The Geminids meteor shower can be seen every year around 13 and 14 December. When the debris hit our planet's atmosphere - sometimes at speeds of up to 70 kilometres per second - they burn up and produce streaks of light, which are then visible from earth.

Geminid Meteor Shower जेमिनिड मीटियोर शॉवर एस्टेरॉयड क्षुद्रग्रह या रॉक कॉमेट 3200 फेथॉन के पीछे ...

The Geminids meteor showers are set to peak around December 13-14, this year. Find out the details about their origin, cause, and more!

Also, you should not look only to the constellation of Gemini to view the Geminids – they are visible throughout the night sky.” You can have a glimpse of the soaring Geminids in a clear sky and away from the bright city lights, and pollution. This year, however, the moon is bright, so only 30-40 meteors per hour will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere. When these objects come around the Sun, they leave a dusty trail behind them. Find Out About The Rare Astronomical Event And Gamma Ray Burst (GRB)](https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/what-is-kilonova-emission-1670575711-1?ref=list_gk) The term "Geminids" comes from the constellation "Gemini' as it is the location from where the meteor shower appears.

Geminid meteor shower 2022: The Geminids showers will peak between 2 and 3 a.m., with over 100 meteors approaching Earth, and Indian residents will be able ...

The Geminid meteor shower can be traced back to dusty debris left behind by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which Earth passes through every December. Here is where you can watch it. However, much depends on how clear the sky is. Geminid meteor shower 2022: India can expect a colourful dazzling sky in the early hours of Wednesday as the annual Geminid meteor shower peaks before dawn. When and where to watch the Geminids showers 2022? Geminid meteor shower 2022: When and where to watch the dazzling celestial event in India

The Geminids will be at their peak this year on the nights of December 14 and 15, and they will be visible in India and other parts of the world.

[trending news](https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat) [pic.twitter.com/cNM3nKjmSq] [December 14, 2022] 🌠 The 2022 showers will peak on the night of Dec. [pic.twitter.com/pkIm6YMFCV] [December 14, 2022] Many people took to social media to share images and videos of this celestial event. It is a unique astronomical phenomenon that can be enjoyed during the night and predawn hours, according to NASA.

Pramod G Galgali, the director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru, said, “Unfortunately, the meteor shower happened when the sky was extremely ...

“In a city like Bengaluru, even low pollution levels make these meteor showers almost invisible to the naked eye,” Galgali said. The meteors are named after the radiant constellation The Geminids meteor shower is considered to be one of the brightest and most reliable meteor showers that annually peaks during the middle of December.

Geminid meteor shower: The Geminids meteor shower peaks each year in mid-December, and is regarded as one of the best annual meteor showers.

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One of the most spectacular showers of the year,, the Geminid meteor shower, peaked tonight and avid skywatchers all over the world were able to capture the ...

The next significant meteor shower will be the The same was true for Jon Van Horne in Florida: "Y’all seen any #Geminids tonight from Space Coast, FL?! neither me." A product of debris from the unusual asteroid [3200 Phaethon](https://www.space.com/39047-asteroid-3200-phaethon-close-brush-with-earth.html), the Geminid [meteor](https://www.space.com/meteor-showers-shooting-stars.html) showers at their peak can produce up to 120 shooting stars per hour. "Looks like Mother Nature is going to block my view of any #Geminids tonite. Nothing terribly bright though," It's aiming for Harpswell, and two cams caught it. Two days in a row! [The Geminids](https://www.space.com/34921-geminid-meteor-shower-guide.html) are the second richest meteor shower of the year, surpassed only by the August Perseids. "Wow, got another meteor on camera tonight here at http://FreeportMaineWebcam.com. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/frankie57pr/status/1602915609905430528?s=20&t=vQzwD9Rs_pv0KbIUklHozQ). [tweet](https://twitter.com/pcorrettefay/status/1602912276851306496?s=20&t=pAXQ7Bxl9Z7IyANlwcSOLg).

It is caused by debris left behind by a rocky asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon. The meteors will hit the earth's atmosphere at a different angle and a slower ...

It is bitterly cold though, so get the big coats, hats, gloves and scarves at the ready if you're going to have a look. There are areas of cloud, and some sleet and snow showers, in the forecast but there will be clear spells too, especially on Wednesday and the first half of Thursday night. It may be bitterly cold right now but it is also a good time to bundle up with some layers and do a bit of night sky gazing.