And that’s what makes the Geminids so special: in ideal conditions, under dark skies, there could be upward of 100 to 150 meteors an hour.
“The Geminids are an old and reliable meteor shower,” said Paul Wiegert, a professor of physics and astronomy at Western University in London, Ont.
“Its unusual consistency in following the same path is why the Geminids perform every year, as its trail of pebbles and rocks is now rather densely packed.”
The grain-sized particles — or sometimes larger — enter our atmosphere and burn up, producing the long, bright streak we see in the sky.
If the clouds stay away, this year will likely provide a good show, as the moon will only be illuminated roughly one per cent and won’t wash out some of the dimmer meteors.
While you likely won’t see 100 to 150 meteors an hour — unless you’re one of the few who lives under ideal conditions — if the sky is clear, you’ll be in for a good show.
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And that’s what makes the Geminids so special: in ideal conditions, under dark skies, there could be upward of 100 to 150 meteors an hour.
“The Geminids are an old and reliable meteor shower,” said Paul Wiegert, a professor of physics and astronomy at Western University in London, Ont.
“Its unusual consistency in following the same path is why the Geminids perform every year, as its trail of pebbles and rocks is now rather densely packed.”
The grain-sized particles — or sometimes larger — enter our atmosphere and burn up, producing the long, bright streak we see in the sky.
If the clouds stay away, this year will likely provide a good show, as the moon will only be illuminated roughly one per cent and won’t wash out some of the dimmer meteors.
While you likely won’t see 100 to 150 meteors an hour — unless you’re one of the few who lives under ideal conditions — if the sky is clear, you’ll be in for a good show.
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