Geminid Meteor Shower - Spectacular
The earth is now entering the path of the Geminids and 2007 is expected to be a spectacular year for this meteor shower. Peak viewing for meteors is expected Dec 13 at about 2AM ET which is abouth zenith.....but the meteors can now be seen at about 20 - 30 per hour. At peak viewing time it is expected that you could see over 120 meteors per hour.
Look east to north east after 8PM. The radiant eminates from Gemini and will gradually move from the horizon to directly overhead in about 5 hours. No moon tonight and on Dec 13, the moon will be at fat crescent which should make for good viewing, weather permitting.
If we're lucky, we might see a few "earth grazers" on the 13th.....long streaks across the entire sky.
Thought I give y'all a "heads up"....pun intended. Enjoy.
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