Tonight: Geminid Meteor Shower 2012 Promises "Meteor a Minute"
The final meteor shower of the year is expected to bring a significant light show, as long as the clouds cooperate.
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2012 Promises "Meteor a Minute" Dec. 13-14
The final meteor shower of the year is expected to bring a significant light show, as long as the clouds cooperate.
As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks, as well. A new moon on Dec. 13 will provide for dark nights Geminid meteor shower display that peaks just after midnight, in the early morning of Thursday, Dec. 13 through Dec. 14, according to EarthSky.org. EarthSky.org reports the peak might be around 2 a.m. local time on these nights, because that’s when the shower’s radiant point is highest in the sky as seen around the world. Approximately 40 to 50 yellow-orange "long-tail" meteors may appear per hour for this annual display. IUnlike last year, when an almost full moon obscured most of the action, this year will have a dark clear sky, weather-depending. If you want to have a look, …
