Geminids meteor shower 2023 date and time in india how to watch

Geminids meteor shower 2023: If you are interested in the events happening in the sky, then the night of 14th December is going to be special for you. The Geminids meteor shower, which is seen every year, is returning again. According to media reports, it will be at its peak on December 14 this year at around 1 am. In simple language, 'rain of stars' will be seen in the sky. This scene can be seen all over the world. This meteor shower will be visible in India also, provided the weather is clear in your area.

According to the US space agency NASA, the Geminids meteor shower is at its peak every year in mid-December. This is considered to be the best and continuously visible meteor shower. The Geminid meteor shower gets its name from the Gemini constellation. It starts from there.

If you want to see the Geminids meteor shower, no instruments are needed. All you need is an area of ​​pitch darkness and a clear sky. However, seeing meteor showers is not an easy task. Sometimes one has to wait the whole night. As we said, the best time to see meteor showers is after 1 pm and before 6 am.

This is how you can see meteor shower

To see the meteor shower, go to a place away from city lights where you can see the night getting darker. Rural area would be the best. Dress for the weather and make sure you are safe. Take a blanket or comfortable chair with you, as you may have to wait for hours to see meteor showers. Set your location in the direction from which the meteor shower will appear in the sky and wait.