Mark your calendars, stargazers! 🌠 The Geminid meteor shower, one of the year's most dazzling cosmic events, will light up the sky this Friday. Known as the \"most reliable meteor shower,\" it’s expected to deliver up to 150 shooting stars per hour during its peak, according to Wang Kechao of China’s Purple Mountain Observatory.
🔥 Why it’s special: Unlike most meteor showers born from comets, the Geminids come from asteroid 3200 Phaethon. This year’s show faces a challenge—a nearly full moon may dim visibility—but NASA says it’s still worth staying up for!
🌍 Global viewing: Visible worldwide, the shower peaks overnight December 14-15. Pro tip: Head to a dark spot far from city lights between midnight and dawn. No telescopes needed—just cozy blankets and patience!
💫 Meteor shower 101: When space rocks hit Earth’s atmosphere, they burn up, creating fiery trails. The next celestial event? The Ursids meteor shower peaks December 22.
📸 Tag us in your meteor pics—we’re ready to be starstruck! ✨
