Geminids Meteor Shower: A Sky Show to See Before December Ends.


Geminids Meteor Shower: A Sky Show to See Before December Ends.

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Geminids Meteor Shower: A Sky Show to See Before December Ends.

The Geminids meteor shower is one of the best times to see shooting stars. It happens every December and you can see it without special tools.

Most meteor showers come from comets, but the Geminids are special. They come from an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon.

Shooting stars happen when space rocks burn up in our atmosphere. They get very hot and glow brightly, leaving a fiery trail.

The best time to see the Geminids is usually late at night or early morning. It's easier to see them in dark places, away from city lights.

This year, the almost full moon made it harder to see the Geminids. But you can still try to catch the next meteor shower, the Ursids, on December 22nd.


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When does the Geminids meteor shower happen?

It happens every December.

What do the Geminids meteor shower come from?

They come from an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon.

When is the best time to see the Geminids?

The best time to see the Geminids is usually late at night or early morning.


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