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Geminids meteor shower glows bright

There’s a meteor shower to watch this weekend!

The Geminids meteor shower is expected to peak Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 evenings between 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., according to NASA.

During the peak hour, up to 120 Geminid meteors can be seen in perfect conditions.

It is best to watch from a dark area that’s away from city or street lights.

You can look for this annual occurrence near the Gemini star constellation that it’s named after.

NASA recommends being prepared for winter temperatures with either a sleeping bag or blanket.

They say to lie flat on your back and face your feet south and look up to view as much of the sky as you possibly can.

Your eyes should adapt after about 30 minutes in the dark which is when you will begin to see the meteors.

There’s plenty of time to catch a glimpse as the show is expected to last until dawn.

  • Jessica Laing

    Jessica Laing is a news reporter for Acadia Broadcasting who graduated from the journalism program at Humber College (now known as Humber Polytechnic). She is based in the Port Hawkesbury area of Nova Scotia and is an award-winning photographer. Contact Jessica at LaingJ@radioabl.ca.

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