Imagine observing about 120 meteors per hour streaking across the sky. According to astronomers, the Geminids are the queens of all showers, as their meteors seem to create a veritable cascade of celestial rays. This December 2021, the Geminid meteor shower promises to give a fascinating show for lovers of the cosmos.
When and how to see the Geminids:
Exactly During the night of December 13 and the early morning of the 14th, the Geminids will reach their maximum point. Meteors from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which orbits the Sun in 1.4 years, will beam across the constellation Gemini around 01:00 CST.
At this exact time, the Earth’s rotation will allow observers to face in the correct direction to see the meteors. Even a completely dark sky is predicted, part of the ideal setting to capture meteors.
Likewise, You will only have to admire the horizon at about 76º and on that basis it will be possible to capture at least 116 meteors per hour. Although, in general, most stars can be seen in any dark part of the sky as long as it is 30 to 40º away from the radiant.
The radiant for the Geminid shower is at a right ascension 07h20m with declination 33ºN, at least this will be used by those who have a telescope nearby.
5 keys to see the Geminid meteor shower 2021:
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