There are the largest Geminids meteor showers in 2017

Geminids 2017 meteor shower peaks on December 13, December 14 morning. This year due to not coinciding with the bright moon day, astronomers can admire the full of this amazing astronomical phenomenon.

According to National Geographic, everywhere on Earth can observe this. Meteor shower Geminids usually appear every year around 4-17 December.

2017 on what date?

Meteor shower Geminids usually appear every year around 4-17 December.

The extreme forecast of the meteor shower in 2017 takes place around 1:00 am on December 14 morning in Vietnam time and lasts for about 1 hour.

The center of the meteor shower is the Gemini constellation because most meteorites appear near this constellation. Geminids are considered one of the most spectacular meteor showers this year with an extreme frequency of up to 120 tracks per hour.

Last year, the match reached the peak coinciding with the time of the full moon, so observation was hindered.

This year, astronomers have the opportunity to admire the entire rain with a density of up to dozens of light trails in the sky.

Unlike most other meteor showers, Geminids originated from a 3,200 Phaethon asteroid, with orbit around the Sun for 1.4 years.

The light of midnight is the best time.

The interesting point of Geminids is the appearance of fireballs "gobbling up Earth" (Earthgrazer) . Simply put, they are glowing meteor streaks that fly horizontally, very slowly and almost overlap with the horizon.

BUT NOBELY . because the weather in the North is expected to have a small rain, so you are hard to have the opportunity to admire the astronomical event this time.

Because of the prerequisite to be able to watch the meteor shower, it is clear and cloudless, without rain.

Meanwhile, the weather in the Central and the South does not rain, it is sunny . so those who love astronomy in these two regions will be happier when they can fully admire the most beautiful meteor shower this year.

Remember, Gemini will appear in the East at midnight, peak at about 1am and then retreat to the western sky.

From 12 pm on December 13, astronomers can begin to observe the phenomenon, but ideally still after midnight when Gemini has risen.

To fully view this meteor shower, follow the advice of astronomers below:

1. No need to use telescopes, because eyes often observe this rain will be more interesting and authentic.
2. The light of midnight is the best time.
3. Stand outside in the night for 5 minutes to make your eyes familiar with the darkness. If you count on 50 stars in the sky, it is a sign of cloudiness and allows you to watch meteor.
4. Choose a suitable location, stay away from places with artificial lighting or under the moonlight.
5. Wear warm clothes carefully because the night time is very cold.