Astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers will be hooked with their eyes to the skies for the next 2-3 days. A spectacular display of Geminid meteor shower will be seen in the night sky, most active on the nights of December 13 and December 14. This is an annual shower that takes place every December and it is in fact the most common meteor showers with as much as 100 meteors can be seen in one hour. Google doodle has also marked the Geminid Meteor Shower 2018. If you too are keen on watching the Geminids but are unable to visit any of the spots, then you can always watch the live streaming online. We give you details of where you can catch Geminid Meteor Shower live online. Geminid Meteor Shower 2018: Know When, Where and How to Watch The Celestial Spectacle in India.
Geminid Meteor Shower will be clearly seen by those living in the Northern hemisphere. According to the time given by NASA experts, the most active time for Geminid Meteor Shower is 2 am. But if one has to watch the meteors then they should head to a less polluted area, away from the city lights. If you are unable to visit any such place, then the best way to still catch the meteor showers is watching the live streaming done by several channels.
Watch Live Streaming of Geminid Meteor Shower 2018
If you have a membership on Slooh, they too will be holding a live-streaming of the Geminid Showers 2018. Some observatories also organise special programmes for the event for those who are really interested in watching and learning more about the meteors. One does not need a special equipment like binoculars or telescopes to watch the meteors. They can be easily visible to the naked eye, provided you are in a less polluted area.
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