Did you miss the 2020 peak Geminid meteor shower? This is how you can look

12/15/2020 Philippines



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Did you miss the peak Geminid meteor shower 2020? This is how you can look

Ratziel San Juan (Philstar.com) – December 15, 2020 – 10:59 am

MANILA, Philippines – The annual Geminid meteor shower is active this year from December 7 to 17. However, the observation of its maximum activity already occurred on Sunday night until the early hours of Monday.

Coinciding with a near-new moon that meant darker skies, the 2020 Geminids at their peak saw an average rate of 40 or more meteors or “shooting stars” per hour.

The radiant, or the point in the sky where the Geminids appear to come from, is the constellation Gemini. Hence its name.

But the Geminids actually come from the asteroid or possible “rock comet” 3200 Phaeton, which sets it apart from other meteor showers that originate from comets.

This also means that the Geminids are one of the most visible and reliable annual meteor showers.

In case the peak activity of the meteor shower has been missed, some meteor activity will still be visible in the days before and after.

Viewing is said to be good throughout the night for the Northern Hemisphere, which includes the Philippines.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recommends looking for a place away from the city or public lighting.

It can take about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness of the sky, allowing you to see meteors. They can usually be seen across the sky, but the radiant should be avoided, as nearby meteors have very short trails and are easily missed.

Filipinos in different cities locally were also able to capture peak activity through photos and videos posted online.



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