Don’t forget to mark your calendar. A large meteor shower is set to cross the Edmonton sky in December.
The Geminid meteor shower is widely considered to be one of the “strongest,” “best,” and “most reliable” meteor showers of the year. American Meteor Society and NASA.
At its peak, the Geminid meteor shower produces 100 to 150 meteors per hour, and weather permitting, the meteor shower can be seen in and around Edmonton, according to NASA. They are best visible in the northern hemisphere, and although they technically started already on November 19th, they won’t peak until late next month.
The Geminid meteor shower is a historic event that has been observed dating back to the mid-1800s. It started out much smaller and wasn’t considered a major event until 10 to 20 meteors were seen per hour.
It’s also known to be a great opportunity for young stargazers, as it peaks just before midnight, around 9 or 10 p.m.
“The peak in 2023 will be around the new moon. wonderful The year of the Geminid meteor shower! Plan ahead to be in a place where the sky is very dark. ” farmers yearbook.
It may take up to a second for your eyes to adjust, according to NASA.
“Lie on your back with your feet facing south and look up to see as much of the sky as you can. After about 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adjust and you’ll be able to see the meteors. Be patient and the show will start. It will last until dawn, so there will be plenty of time to catch a glimpse,” the space agency suggests.
For the best views, be sure to head to the outskirts of Edmonton so the starlight isn’t clouded by city lights.
If you have the desire and ability to travel, Jasper has great perks. dark sky reservebut nearby areas like Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve is also always a good bet.
Geminid meteor shower, Edmonton
when: December 13th-14th
With files from Emma Kilburn-Smith.
