Geminids meteor shower to light up the sky

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has extended an invitation to Thai citizens to witness the Geminids meteor shower, commonly known as the Gemini Twins meteor shower, which will peak tonight December 14, continuing into the early hours of tomorrow.

The spectacle can be observed from around 8pm onwards, with an expected peak frequency after midnight of approximately 120 to 150 meteors per hour.

This year’s meteor shower is particularly favourable for observation due to the absence of moonlight interference. It can be viewed with the naked eye from any open and dark location, free from light pollution, across all regions of Thailand. Supruk Khreananant, the Director of the Academic and Media Communication Center at NARIT, revealed that the Geminids meteor shower occurs annually between December 4 and 20,…