This Meteor Shower In Kansas Will Be So Bright And Beautiful

Fans of stargazing in Kansas are always in for a treat. The fact that so much of the Sunflower State is rural means that you can get a great glimpse of the constellations with no interference from city lights. Come early December, things will get even better with one of the biggest and brightest celestial events in Kansas. The Geminid meteor shower occurs each year and is incredibly visible from much of the northern hemisphere. Assuming there isn’t a lot of bad weather or cloud cover during the time that the meteors are particularly active, we should have an especially good view in the Sunflower State. Interested in learning how to observe this beautiful celestial event in Kansas? Read on to find out more.

The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most consistent and brightest meteor showers to occur each year. It typically takes place in early December, with the 2022 event set to begin on December 14.

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You can catch the meteor shower at its peak at about 2:00-3:00 a.m. local time. No special equipment is needed, and the event will be visible from anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

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The meteors travel at about 22 miles per second and tend to have a yellowish hue.

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Wondering where all these meteors come from? The source is a “rock comet” known as 3200 Phaethon, a massive asteroid that comes closer to the sun on its orbit than any other named asteroid.

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There are a number of meteor showers in Kansas that occur regularly each year, but the Geminids is one of the most easily visible.

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If you decide to try to catch this magnificent celestial event in Kansas, make sure to bundle up. You’ll have the best chance of viewing the shower in a rural area away from city lights.

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Have you ever seen a meteor shower in Kansas? Are you planning to catch the Geminid meteor shower of December 2022? Share your thoughts in the comments!