Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Geminids are set to peek on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Want to try to capture a photo of a meteor shower? Well, first you need to ascertain when the meteor show will be at its peek. The Geminid meteor shower 2012, the final major meteor shower of every year and likely to be the best, peaks overnight Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, and you may be able to see a great show on either side of those dates. Earthsky.org reports the Geminids peak might be around 2 a.m. on Dec. 13 and 14, because that’s when the shower’s radiant point is highest in the sky as seen around the world. "With no moon to ruin the show, 2012 presents a most favorable year for watching the grand finale of the meteor showers," Earthsky reports. "Best viewing of the Geminids will probably be from about 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. on December 14." …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The Geminids are set to peek on Dec. 13 or Dec. 14.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Want to try to capture a photo of a meteor shower? Well, first you need to ascertain when the meteor show will be at its peek. The Geminid meteor shower 2012, the final major meteor shower of every year and likely to be the best, peaks overnight Dec. 13 and Dec. 14, and you may be able to see a great show on either side of those dates. Earthsky.org reports the Geminids peak might be around 2 a.m. on Dec. 13 and 14, because that’s when the shower’s radiant point is highest in the sky as seen around the world. "With no moon to ruin the show, 2012 presents a most favorable year for watching the grand finale of the meteor showers," Earthsky reports. "Best viewing of the Geminids will probably be from about 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. on December 14." …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The Gemind Meteor Shower will start Dec. 13 and be visible through Dec 15. More than 50 meteors per hour -- or almost a meteor a minute -- should be visible.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks. On Dec. 13 the Geminid Meteor Shower is expected to begin. Be sure to schedule a night this season to bundle up, lay out some blankets and enjoy the light show in the sky. Don't have access to a telescope? The Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) invites you and your family to attend a monthly public star party, where you'll hear a Night Sky Network talk about NASA missions and space science topics, see a planetarium show, and look through observatory telescopes at the moon, planets and deep sky objects (weather permitting). All members of the general public are invited to LVAAS Star Party Events. The next LVAAS party is …
