Catch a Glimpse of the Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower This Mid-December
A spectacular stellar event, known as the Geminid Meteor Shower, is set to grace the skies during the late hours of December 13 and continue till dawn on the ensuing day, each year. This captivating cosmic spectacle, taking place annually in the heart of December, is an experience you simply won’t want to miss.
The spectacle unfolds when meteors seem to radiate out from a fixed point within the Gemini constellation during their swift plunge through the atmosphere. Tracing their staggering velocity, these meteors blaze across the sky at an electrifying pace of 35 kilometres per second, offering an enchanting display as they appear to burst from the Gemini constellation.
Cherished by stargazers, the Geminid Meteor Shower stands out from its counterparts due to its distinctive annual occurrence within mid-December. Seeing the sky come alive with spectacular streaks of light as these meteors emerge from the Gemini constellation is truly a sight to behold.
