It is an event that stands out for being a meteor shower of high activity and, under favorable conditions and due to the season, it is usually one of thes best events that happen in the year.
The date of the phenomenon, this 2024, has the particularity of happening during a Full moon that will make the faintest meteors of the night of maximum splendor disappear. know when will it happen this event and the recommendations to enjoy it in its entirety.
What is a Geminid meteor shower?
The Geminid meteor shower It is a meteor shower, commonly known and called as “shooting stars“, who have a activity rate above 120 meteors per hour and a speed of 35 kilometers per second.
The Geminids They have great intensity, which makes them one of the most visible in the world. meteor shower calendar and in a astronomical spectacle unique to be able to enjoy.
When and how to watch the event
As indicated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Geminid meteor shower can be observed between the 13 and 15 of Decemberjust as happened in 2023, and its maximum point It will happen on Saturday the 14th.
The visibility It will depend on the place, time and schedule where you want to see this phenomenon. In Argentinacan be seen on the night of friday the 13th and part of the early morning of the 14th, where they will be observed until 150 meteors per hour.
The NASA experts reported a list of recommendations to follow to enjoy this spectacle as much as possible: stay away from places with high light pollution, go somewhere dark or far from the city, use astronomical maps and look towards the darkest areas. The Full moon of the sunday 15can be a factor that impairs when it comes to clearly observing meteors.
Source: Ambito
