The Geminids

It’s already started, and it peaks on December 13-14. It’s the Geminid meteor shower. The Geminids are a very reliable meteor shower known for their multi-colored display. They would probably be everyone’s favorite meteor shower if they didn’t happen in December. But the cold temps (it was -6 here last night) tend to freeze the desire to go out and watch them. The Geminids are caused by 3200 Phaethon, an object believed to be the core of an extinct comet. The moon won’t be a problem this year, so if you can do it without freezing too badly, go out and enjoy the show.

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