Information AboutGeminids |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT GEMINIDS | |
| meteor showers | |
| SHOPPER'S DELIGHT | |
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The meteors in this shower appear to radiate from the constellation Gemini (hence the shower's name). However, they can appear almost anywhere in the night sky, and often appear yellowish in hue. The meteors travel at medium speed in relation to other showers, at about 22 miles per second, making them fairly easy to spot. The Geminids are now considered by many to be the most consistent and active annual shower. In 2005, viewing of the shower was restricted due to a Full Moon washing out the fainter meteors. This year's viewing (that is, 2006) should be better, although still somewhat restricted by the moon. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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