Geminid Meteor Shower Visible In Skies Over New York

The Geminid Meteor Shower is currently underway and you will have a chance to see fireballs lighting up the sky over New York State.

WHAT IS THE GEMINID METEOR SHOWER?

The Geminid Meteor shower is a yearly shower of meteors that happens in November and December. According to Earthsky.org, the asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon is responsible for the Geminid meteor shower.

WHEN DOES THE GEMINID METEOR SHOWER HAPPEN?

It happens every year in the latter part of the year. This year the Meteor Shower began on November 29th and will go on until December 20th. December 15th will be the date the meteor shower is at its peak.

WHAT DOES THE GEMINID METEOR SHOWER LOOK LIKE?

Because the Geminid Meteor Shower is caused by an asteroid and not a comet, the practicals tend to burn quickly and don't leave a trail. Geminid meteors are usually bright, and white, and quickly disappear.

The meteor shower should be visible until December 20th. The best time to see the meteor shower will be at night time and away from moonlight.

The Geminid Meteor Shower is one of the most active meteor showers of the year and your last chance to see meteors in the sky in 2024.

LOOKING UP: 40 Breathtaking Images Of The Perseid Meteor Shower Around The World

According to NASA, the Perseid meteor shower is "considered the best meteor shower of the year." The show typically peaks mid-August. For 2023, the shower peaked around the world between Aug. 12-14. The latest edition of the meteor shower created an extra special light show in the sky. Here is what the Perseid meteor shower looked like across the globe.

Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll