One Of The Biggest Meteor Showers Of The Year Will Be Visible In Delaware In December
Every December, stargazers are treated to a show when they head outside to spot the best meteor shower of the year. Catch the Geminids in Delaware on the night of December 13th for a spectacular light show put on by Mother Nature herself.
The sky will be in rare form this weekend! With a nearly full moon and the most active meteor shower of the year, there are plenty of reasons to look towards the sky.
The Geminid meteor shower peaks around 2 a.m. on December 13th, so you'll have to be a night owl to catch it. At least it's on a Friday night this year.
Even though the moon may wash out some of the meteors, you'll still be able to spot plenty! In peak conditions, there are between 120-160 shooting stars visible each hour.
The Geminid Meteor Shower is caused by debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. This is different than the famous meteor shower in August, the Perseids, which are caused by a comet.
If you're upstate, Brandywine Creek State Park is a great place to catch the show. Head to the Hawk Watch parking lot to find some of the darkest skies in the region and keep your eyes peeled.
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
