Geminid meteor shower’s dust trail spotted for the first time

Geminid meteor shower’s dust trail spotted for the first time

NASA's Parker Solar Probe spotted Geminid meteor shower's dust trail from space for the first time ever. As it orbits the Sun 21 more times, the probe will help scientists examine the mysterious structure of the trail. Meteors in yearly showers such as the…

Observing 2012 Geminid meteor shower

Observing 2012 Geminid meteor shower

Observing at the Northern Hemisphere started as early as December 6, when one meteor every hour or so could be visible. During the next week, rates increase until a peak of 50-80 meteors per hour is attained on the night of December 12/13. By December 18 meteor shower