Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec 13-14: Multicoloured Sky Show

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CNBC TV18•09-12-2025, 13:33
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec 13-14: Multicoloured Sky Show
- •Geminid meteor shower, a spectacular celestial event, peaks on December 13-14, 2025.
- •Known for bright, colourful stars, it can deliver up to 120 meteors per hour at its peak.
- •Unlike most meteor showers, Geminids originate from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, not comets.
- •Different metals within the meteors burn to create various colours, including white, yellow, red, green, or blue.
- •Best viewing is late night to early morning on December 13-14; look around 10 pm near Jupiter, allowing 20-30 minutes for eyes to adjust.
Why It Matters: Geminid meteor shower offers a spectacular, colorful celestial event to witness.
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