The Geminid meteor shower will peak the night of December 13-14th. The best time for observing meteors will be after midnight . This year a waning crescent moon in the early morning will not interfere much with observing. In fact, if you can find a dark sky and have clear skies, you'll be treated to one of the best meteor showers of the year!
If you want to try to spot some meteors, bundle up, as it's getting chilly for most folks in the Northern Hemisphere! Get to a dark spot, get comfortable, bring extra blankets to stay warm, and let your eyes adjust to the dark sky. A cozy lounge chair makes for a great seat, as does simply lying on your back on a blanket, eyes scanning the whole sky.
Find out more Geminid observing tips for this year courtesy EarthSky and on JPL's What's Up for December 2017 stargazing video. The Night Sky Network has a handout that you may find useful for your meteor watching party: Heads Up: It's a Meteor Shower Handout!
If you want to try to spot some meteors, bundle up, as it's getting chilly for most folks in the Northern Hemisphere! Get to a dark spot, get comfortable, bring extra blankets to stay warm, and let your eyes adjust to the dark sky. A cozy lounge chair makes for a great seat, as does simply lying on your back on a blanket, eyes scanning the whole sky.
Find out more Geminid observing tips for this year courtesy EarthSky and on JPL's What's Up for December 2017 stargazing video. The Night Sky Network has a handout that you may find useful for your meteor watching party: Heads Up: It's a Meteor Shower Handout!
Date: Wednesday, 12/13/2017 - Thursday, 12/14/2017
