Event

The Geminid meteor shower will peak the night of December 13th through the early morning of the 14th. This will be a fantastic year to observe as the 14th is a new Moon - meaning no light from the Moon will interfere with viewing. The weekend nights leading up to the peak promise a good deal of meteors too. If you can find a dark sky, head out, stay distanced, and enjoy shooting stars! 

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. 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!
 

Image of the Geminid radiant courtesy EarthySky

Date: Sunday, December 13 - Monday, December 14, 2020

Time: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. Pacific

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