Tennessee Viking
12-06-2008, 00:46
For those star gazers out there:
Beginning tonight and running through Dec. 18, the Geminids are expected to streak all over the sky, with experts saying up to 120 to 160 shooting stars per hour will be visible from the east. The best night to look for the Geminids will be Dec. 14.
From Dec. 17 to Dec. 25, the Ursids will be producing up to 15 shooting stars per hour and will be best seen to the north. Their peak night will be Dec. 23.
The meteor showers are named the Geminids and Ursids due to where the particles originate — the constellations Gemini and Ursa Minor, respectively.
Beginning tonight and running through Dec. 18, the Geminids are expected to streak all over the sky, with experts saying up to 120 to 160 shooting stars per hour will be visible from the east. The best night to look for the Geminids will be Dec. 14.
From Dec. 17 to Dec. 25, the Ursids will be producing up to 15 shooting stars per hour and will be best seen to the north. Their peak night will be Dec. 23.
The meteor showers are named the Geminids and Ursids due to where the particles originate — the constellations Gemini and Ursa Minor, respectively.