How to see the Gemini Meteor Shower when the peaks come tonight

Keep your fingers crossed that tonight will get clear skies, because 2020 Gemini Meteor Shower Is expected. Known as the best and most visible meteor shower of the year, Geminids began on December 4 and ends on December 17, but tonight, December 13, Will be Climax. Here’s how to view the most amazing astronomical events of the year.

How to see Gemini meteor shower

Tonight’s meteor activity will begin around 9pm and increase the frequency to 2am local time. Most meteors show about 100 meteors per rainy hour, but tonight we can see up to 150 meteors per hour, in very dark areas, with an average of two or three meteors per minute. According to the American Meteorological Society (AMS).

So why are Geminids expected to be so good this year? According to NASA: “Geminids produce a good number of meteors over most years, but this year the fountain peaks almost coincide with the new moon, thus, with no moonlight to interfere with obscure meteors, making for a darker sky.”

And there’s a bonus: Gemino is known for them Bright and brightly colored shooting stars.

The good news is that you won’t need binoculars or one Binoculars To see the meteor shower. Here are some more Tips from Space.com:

Find a comfortable place to sleep on the ground, ideally away from the lights and in a dark-sky area. If you are in cold weather, bring a blanket and dress warmly. Give your eyes about 20-30 minutes to set in the dark, then sit back and enjoy the show.

If you miss them tonight or want to see the enc nakor presentation, it will also show up tomorrow night, 9pm to 2pm and 2pm local time.