Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Don’t Miss the Geminid Meteor Shower Lighting Up the Night Sky This Week!

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The annual Geminid meteor shower, one of the year’s most spectacular celestial events, is approaching its peak this week, offering stargazers a chance to witness stunning meteor displays. The shower’s intensity increases each night leading up to the peak on December 13-14, with up to 100 meteors visible per hour. However, challenges may arise this year due to a Waxing Gibbous Moon, which could obscure dimmer meteors by illuminating the night sky. Ideal viewing requires clear skies and minimal light pollution, making the nights leading to the peak a prime time to catch glimpses of these celestial streaks before the full moon hampers visibility.

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