Have you caught the Geminids yet? 🌠 This week, between Dec 13 and 14, the Northern Hemisphere’s most dependable meteor shower peaked, painting the sky with up to 150 shooting stars per hour!
Unlike most showers that come from comets, the Geminids are born from debris left by the near-Earth asteroid 3200 Phaethon. Every mid-December, Earth zooms through this cosmic dust, and bam 💥, the night sky lights up.
Wondering where to watch? If you’re in South Asia, find a rooftop or a park away from city lights. In Southeast Asia, roll out a mat on the beach or head to a dark countryside spot. For next-level viewing, try apps like Star Walk or SkyView to track the radiant point in Gemini.
Can’t wait till next year? Mark your calendars: the Quadrantids will peak in early January 2026. It’s part of the Northern Hemisphere’s “big three” meteor showers, alongside the Perseids in August.
So grab a chai or kopi, bundle up (or cool down, depending on your region 😅), and look up. The universe is putting on a show just for you! ✨
Reference(s):
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