If you are one of the lovers of fastronomical phenomenayou can’t miss the next and last Geminid meteor shower during the nights of December 12 and 14. These two days are when this event, considered one of the most impressive meteor shows, will be at its most intense on Earth, according to NASA.
The North American space agency explains that this astronomical phenomenon occurs when the Earth crosses the orbit of a belt of fragments from the asteroid Phaethon. This causes the meteor shower or “star shower.”
At what time, where and how to see the Geminid meteor shower?
The POT recommends that in order for you to enjoy this astronomical event, you begin to observe the sky starting at 9 p.m., especially today. December 14th. This 2023, the observation of the Geminids will not have the intervention of the Moon, so the conditions are optimal.
The Geminid meteor shower can be seen throughout Peru without the need for special objects such as telescopes or binoculars. To be able to observe it fully, they must look for dark places, preferably away from pollution to live a unique experience.
Until when can we see the Geminid meteor shower?
On the other hand, this meteor shower is expected to be active until December 24. It should be noted that the Geminids are characterized by a central point, or ‘radiant’, from where all the shooting stars appear to emerge.
The observation of the Geminid meteor shower will be more active in the northern hemisphere, according to information from The Conversation.
