by VirtualAstro | Dec 12, 2021

Geminid Meteor Shower Eye Of the Needle Credit: David Kingham Photography – @davidkingham
Geminid Meteor Shower 2021
The Geminid meteor shower is the most reliable and prolific meteor shower of the year.
This year, the Moon will be present on the evening of the Geminids peak drowning out the fainter ones with its light. but you will still see the brighter meteors.
The Geminids are well known for having plenty to see with the brighter meteors/ fireballs being spectacular! Read on to find out when, how, and more. (more…)
by VirtualAstro | Dec 5, 2013
Geminid Meteor Shower 2013
The Geminid meteor shower 2013 is the grand finale of astronomical events this year and is the most reliable and prolific of the annual meteor showers.
This year there will be a bright Moon when the Geminids are at their peak on the evening of the 13th/ 14th of December, but most of the brighter meteors should be bright enough to be seen. (more…)
by VirtualAstro | Nov 19, 2013
Geminid Meteorwatch Trailer
The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks on the night of December 13 and 14 and is one of the most anticipated and reliable meteor showers of the year.
Under good observing conditions, up to 100 or more meteors can be seen per hour. For information on how to spot the meteors please see How to Observe Meteors. (more…)