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Keep your fingers crossed for a clear sky tonight, because the Geminid meteor shower 2020 expected to peak. Known as the best and most visible meteor shower of the year, the Geminids began on December 4 and ends on December 17, but tonight, December 13, will be the climax. Here’s how to see one of the most exciting astronomical events of the year.
How to watch the Geminid meteor shower
Tonight’s meteor activity will begin at around 9 p.m. and continue to increase in frequency until 2 a.m. Most meteor showers have around 100 meteors per hour, but tonight we can see up to 150 meteors per hour, averaging two or three meteors per minute, in very dark areas. according to the American Meteor Society (AMS).
So why are the Geminids expected to be so good this year? According to POT: “The Geminids produce a fair amount of meteors most years, but they get even better this year as the peak of the rain coincides with a near-new moon, creating darker skies with no moonlight that interfere with weaker meteors. “
And there is an advantage: Geminids are known for their bright, vividly colored shooting stars.
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The good news is that you won’t need binoculars or a telescope to see this meteor shower. Here are some more tips from Space.com:
Find a comfortable place to lie on the ground, away from lights, and ideally in a dark sky area. Bring a blanket and dress warm if you are in cold weather. Give your eyes 20-30 minutes to adjust to the dark, then sit back and enjoy the show.
If you miss them tonight, or want to watch a repeat performance, they should also be visible tomorrow night, also between 9pm and 2am local time.
