One Of The Biggest Meteor Showers Of The Year Will Be Visible In Rhode Island In December
It’s almost time to make your New Year’s resolutions… but in the meantime, you can wish upon a star. On December 13, the Geminid Meteor Shower can be spotted from Rhode Island’s skies, and you won’t want to miss it. This is one of the best meteor showers of the year — and while you can spot falling stars from practically anywhere in the state with good visibility, Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown is hosting an amazing viewing event.
Particles from Phaethon burn up when they enter Earth’s atmosphere.
The skies will be saturated with moonlight from the 98% waning gibbous moon, meaning only the brightest meteors will be visible. Luckily, there will be plenty of those.
But if you live near Charlestown, the Frosty Drew Observatory is where you'll want to be.
While there is no official charge to participate, there is a $5 suggested donation per person for anyone over the age of five.
As meteors become more frequent, the telescope area will close, and guests can step into the night to observe it firsthand.
We're lucky to have a great designated viewing area here in Rhode Island, but any open sky will do.
Have you ever seen this beautiful meteor shower? If not, here’s your chance to see it for yourself.
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Address: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, Ninigret Park, 62 Park Ln, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
