The exact moonrise time varies with longitude, so optimal viewing intervals depend on local conditions. After moonrise, observers can continue viewing by facing westward to minimize lunar glare.
The much anticipated Geminid meteor shower of 2024 is set to peak during the night from Friday, December 13 to December 14, 2024. The Geminids typically have a broad peak, lasting around 24 to 36 hours, because the Earth passes through a dense section of debris from 3200 Phaethon over an extended period. However, this year, a waxing gibbous moon, approximately 90% illuminated, will be present in the sky, which may reduce the visibility of the fainter meteors.
Last night Earth passed through a stream of dusty debris from Comet 3200 Phaethon and sky observers around globe witnessed amazing Geminid meteor shower, with more than 120 meteors per hour at the peak.Earth now slowly exits 3200 Phaethon’s debris stream and the
A new meteor shower could make an appearance in the same time as Earth passes through a stream of debris from Comet 3200 Phaethon, also known as Geminids. The source of new meteor shower is Comet Wirtanen which is expected to peak tonight and tomorrow with as many as
