December’s celestial show returns
published : 10 Dec 2020 at 04:00
The long weekend begins today. If possible, however, it’s a good idea that you extend yours to at least Monday. Of course, there’s a good reason: the Geminids meteor shower.
One of the most spectacular annual celestial shows, the Geminids can be viewed from Dec 4-17, but the best night is on Dec 13 through to the early hours of Dec 14. That night, the chance of witnessing over a hundred shooting stars is quite good since this year the peak period will coincide with the New Moon, which means the…