That night, residents of the capital will be able to witness one of the richest northern hemisphere meteor showers – the Geminids. According to weather forecasts, on the night of December 14 when the clouds will dissipate, the sky will be seen a swarm of small particles ejected into space asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
The Geminids are named by name Gemini – Gemini, in which is radiant. This Shooting Stars can be seen every year from 4 to 17 December. In December, the constellation is clearly seen throughout the night, and all night because anyone can see the “shooting stars” and make a wish.
Lots of Geminid activity occurs on December 14 at 15:00 MSK. Night in the moonlight watch the Geminids will be very convenient, notes TASS. Today, under the most favorable conditions in the metropolitan area can be seen burning up to 120 meteors per hour.
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All is not lost
For those who, for whatever reason, the near miss shows, chances to make a wish still remain. On Monday, December 15 in the constellation Coma Berenices fly up Berenicids – 3 pieces per hour. December 19 “Often” Leo Minorids from the constellation Leo Small – 5 pieces per hour. 10 meteors per hour will Ursids of the constellation Ursa Minor, which are expected to visit 22 December (see below)
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