The Geminids is an outlier when it comes to meteor showers. Every meteor shower but this one is attached to a comet. The Geminids began on an asteroid.
That makes little sense. Asteroids don’t normally emit dust as comets do. What’s burning up? Scientists still aren’t sure.
The Geminids is a broader shower than most. It peaks December 13/14, with a lesser show a few days before and after.
I saw a Geminid meteor around a half hour ago. It was high up in the sky. I was on the patio where the view is partially obstructed. I just happened to be looking up.
It didn’t take long to run and grab “Clicky” for a more methodical check. It’s up on the tripod shooting 300 4-second exposures.
The most likely outcome is zilch. I still like to take the chance.
If I get anything I’ll let you know.
Addendum – Nothing! But this timelapse of the night sky is pretty. This is one of those things you really should watch fullscreen.
I saw a spectacular (gave the effect of being close by) meteor falling with a trail of sparks–about 2 weeks ago, while walking the dog. At first I thought someone was shooting off fireworks–like a ‘Roman Candle’, but there was no noice and just a white ball of light. I have seen objects fall before, but never quite that close.
It was cloudy all of last week including Sat (12/13) and this is when we were told the meteor shower would be at its best. Tonight is is fairly bright–constellation wise–but no showers seen. If I go out now, the pup will wake up and I’ll have to take him out too—so I’ll just go to bed! Nice that you can do those time lapse photos.
I saw a few last night at around 4:00 am (eastern time), sky was just about clear, so it was fairly good viewing. Still, it was a far cry from the show in November 2003 (don’t know the name)…when we saw what hundreds shoot across the night sky.
Weather – wise back home, we are “loving the pattern” (lol). Sunny days in the middle 40’s F….not too crazy cold nights (lower 30’s near the Connecticut/Long Island/NYC coast)…and NO SNOW IN SIGHT!. Only a few light rain showers might (30% chance ) pull through the Tri-State by mid week, then it’s back to sun and dry weather right into next weekend. My grass is still green (lol).
I head down south after Christmas…so keep that pattern from changing until December 26th!!!