Geminid meteor shower: ‘Very bright’ meteor shower to dazzle Nottingham skies just before Christmas
You could see up to 150 meteors per hour
One of the best meteor showers of the year is set to dazzle Nottingham skies just days before Christmas.
The Geminid meteor shower will peak later this week - and you won’t even need any specialist equipment to see the spectacle.
The display, which returns every December, is expected to peak overnight on both December 14 and 15.
According to the Royal Museums Greenwich, sky-gazers could see up to 150 meteors per hour, depending on the weather conditions.
The meteors of the Geminid meteor shower are very bright, moderately fast, and are unusual in being multi-coloured – mainly white, some yellow and a few green, red and blue.
How can I see the Geminid meteor shower?
If you want to get a good view of the shower, find a secluded spot away from street lights or other sources of light pollution.
It takes about 20 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark, so try and give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the spectacle.
If your nights are clear this week, you might have prime viewing of the annual Geminid #meteorshower – one of the best shows during the “season of lights.” The #geminids will peak DEC 13th-14th, and we may be able to witness up to 120 meteors per hour – that’s a lot! December is… pic.twitter.com/UALR0O8JEG
— Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) December 10, 2024
According to BBC Weather, Nottingham is set for clear skies overnight on December 14, but slight cloud on December 15.
With this in mind, December 14 is probably your best bet to catch a glimpse of the Geminids.