2023-12-14 04:39:59
Notice to amateur astronomers: Thursday evening, look up to the sky to observe the biggest shower of shooting stars of the year.
The Geminids, underway since November 19, will reach their peak on Thursday. With more than 120 meteors per hour, this shower of shooting stars is the largest of the year, even surpassing those of the Perseids.
This is a great opportunity to introduce young astronomers to observing, according to NASA, since the star shower begins relatively early, around 9 p.m.
The space agency has some tips to make sure you enjoy the event as much as possible.
First, try to find a location away from city lights, since light pollution makes it harder to see the dimmer meteors.
Prepare for the cold. Warm clothing, sleeping bags and blankets should not be neglected.
The optimal position for observation according to NASA experts would be to lie on your back with your feet facing south.
If you don’t see one right away: be patient! The meteor shower lasts all night until dawn, giving your eyes plenty of time to adjust to the darkness. After regarding thirty minutes in the dark, you should start to see more and more shooting stars.
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