If you want a paper version, download the December 2018 calendar template and print the PDF file.
Meteor showers appear to originate from the radiant, but meteors can appear in any part of the sky. Download this calendar for December 2018 that lets you quickly check the day of the week for a certain date and whether if it was a weekend or a workday.You can use our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map or the table above to find the direction of the radiant the higher the radiant is above the horizon, the more meteors you are likely to see. Once you have found your viewing spot, lie down on the ground and look at the sky.Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair with you-meteor watching can be a waiting game. Dress for the weather, and make sure you are comfortable, especially if you plan to stay out long.Once at the venue, your eyes may take 15 to 20 minutes to get used to the dark. Find a secluded viewing spot, away from the city lights. Tue 4, All Day, All Day, LEARN Counselor for Seniors -, Add to calendar Tue 4, 8:30a, 3:00p, Holiday Shoppe sponsored by Academic Booster Club -, Add to.Even though all you really need is a clear sky, lots of patience, and our handy Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map with a visibility conditions meter to see a meteor shower, the following tips can help maximize your shooting star viewing experience. You don't need any special equipment or a lot of skills to view a meteor shower. Altitude is height in degrees over horizon.Azimuth is the direction, based on true north a compass might show a slightly different value.
Geminids meteor shower for Odesa (Night between 14 December and 15 December)ĭirection to see the Geminids in the sky: Use the date drop down above the Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to change dates. The table is updated daily and shows the position of the Geminids radiant in the sky for the upcoming night. The asteroid takes about 1.4 years to orbit the Sun.Īstronomical terms and definitions What Time Does the Meteor Shower Peak? Unlike most other meteor showers, the Geminids are not associated with a comet but with an asteroid: the 3200 Phaethon. The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge from this constellation in the sky. The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak, which is on December 13 or 14, depending on your time zone. In 2023, the Geminids will peak on the night between 14–15 Dec December Meteor Shower Please use another device/browser or check out the desktop version of the Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map. The animation is not supported by your device/browser.
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