Don T Miss The Geminid Meteor Shower In New York In December

There’s something special happening in the night sky this December, and you and your friends and family should bundle up and get out there to check it out! You can see the Geminid meteor shower in New York and it’s something you’ll remember for years to come. This natural phenomenon is amazing and you’ll be glad that you made the effort to get out there to view it with your own eyes. Read on to learn more about it.

The Geminid meteor shower is the strongest and most active meteor shower of the year - and you can view it from New York!

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On peak nights, this meteor shower can deliver over 100 meteors per hour!

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This year, this meteor shower is happening from November 19th until December 24th. The biggest night is the night of December 13th into the 14th.

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If you wish to watch this meteor shower, you should head out into nature. The farther you get from light pollution sources, the more meteors you’ll get to see.

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Of course, it’s wise to go out on a cloudless night, too - so check out the weather forecast before you go.

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On the peak night of the Geminid meteor shower, the moon will be about two-thirds full. This will make spotting meteors more challenging, but not impossible. Stand with the moon behind you; that will help.

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The meteor shower will be most active at 2 a.m. on December 14. Dress warmly and get out there and enjoy it!

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The Geminid meteor shower in New York is amazing! Don’t miss it. You’ll be in awe as you watch the meteors shoot across the night sky. This is one of the biggest and boldest astronomical events of the year. You’ll love it. Get out there!