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The Geminids meteor shower will be at its peak this week. Here's how you can see it

The Geminids meteor shower will be at its peak this week. Here's how you can see it

CTV
Thursday, December 14, 2023 11:22 AM GMT

It’s almost time for the annual light show that astronomers call one of the most impressive meteor showers of the year—the Geminids are set to be at their highest visibility this week, bringing hundreds of meteors streaking across the sky.

It’s almost time for the annual light show that astronomers call one of the most impressive meteor showers of the year—the Geminids are set to be at their highest visibility this week, bringing hundreds of meteors streaking across the sky.

Peaking in mid-December every year, the Geminids meteor shower is “one of the best and most reliable” showers that brighten the sky every year, according to NASA.

Those hoping to get a show this year will want to set aside some time on Wednesday evening, as the shower is expected to hit its peak between Dec. 13 and 14.

“Most meteors appear to be colourless or white, however the Geminids appear with a greenish hue,” Bill Cooke, lead for the Meteoroid Environment Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, said in a NASA blog post last week. “They’re pretty meteors!”

The blog post added that in rural areas, where darker skies allow for better viewing of celestial phenomenon, stargazers could see one meteor per minute this year during the peak.

While some celestial events are only visible from a specific patch of Earth at a time, such as eclipses, the Geminids meteor shower will be visible during its peak no matter where you are in the world. They’re called the Geminids because they appear to radiate outwards from the Gemini constellation, but the meteors can show up in any part of the sky as they move across the sky.

To get the best view, you should try and head to an area with as little light pollution as possible. Telescopes aren’t necessary—the best way to see meteors is just to keep your eyes on the sky so you don’t miss it when they do zip across in a quick beam of light.

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