GEMINID METEOR SHOWER:  Earth is entering a stream of debris from "rock comet"…

13 Dec 2013 admin In G+ Posts
GEMINID METEOR SHOWER:  Earth is entering a stream of debris from "rock comet" 3200 Phaethon, source of the annual Geminid meteor shower.  Last night, NASA cameras recorded more than a dozen fireballs over the USA.  Geminid activity should remain relatively high for the next three or four nights, with a peak expected on Dec. 13-14.  Check http://spaceweather.com for more information and observing tips.

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Comments: 4

  1. Elizabeth Hahn 13 Dec 2013 Reply

    shakes fist at bright moon

  2. Brent Burzycki 13 Dec 2013 Reply

    Darn you moon…

  3. Elizabeth Hahn 13 Dec 2013 Reply

    At lest it's not going to be in the teens here like s few days ago. 🙁

  4. Brent Burzycki 13 Dec 2013 Reply

    Going to be 70 by Sunday… Crazy weather..

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