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- Geminids - Wikipedia
The Geminid meteoroids formed from Phaethon are denser (2–3 g cm 3) than typical cometary dust flakes (0 3 g cm 3) Named after the Greek mythological figure who drove the Sun-god Helios' chariot, Phaethon's discovery was attributed to astronomer Fred Whipple
- Geminid meteor shower peaks in dark skies December 13-14 - EarthSky
The Geminid meteor shower peaks all night on December 13-14, 2025 Plus the bright planet Jupiter will be near the Geminid radiant point
- Geminid meteor shower 2025 — When, where and how to see it - Space
The Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec 14 Our guide tells you where and how to see them
- Geminids Meteor Shower - Science@NASA
The Geminids first began appearing in the mid-1800s However, the first showers were not noteworthy with only 10 to 20 meteors seen per hour Since that time, the Geminids have grown to become one of the major meteor showers of the year During its peak, 120 Geminid meteors can be seen per hour under perfect conditions
- It’s an Asteroid, it’s a Comet, it’s the Geminids Meteor Shower! - NASA
The debris causing the Geminids originated from an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon After astronomers discovered Phaethon in 1983, they realized the asteroid’s orbit matched that of the Geminid meteors This pointed to Phaethon as the source of the annual meteor shower
- Geminids Meteor Shower 2025 - timeanddate. com
The 2025 Geminid meteor shower peaks in December Find best dates and use the meteor showers animation to see how, where and when to see the shooting stars
- Geminids meteor shower: What to know, viewing tips : NPR
The Geminid meteor shower peaks in the middle of December, with the most activity this year expected late Friday and into early Saturday, according to NASA
- Geminids 2025: How to See December’s Best Meteor Shower - Star Walk
Geminid meteor shower 2025: Where to see In 2025, the Geminids’ peak will occur on the night of December 13-14 Under ideal conditions, you could see up to 150 meteors per hour Viewing conditions will be favorable this year as the Moon will be in the waning crescent phase
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