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2018 Geminid meteor shower observation point location Geminid meteor shower time

Geminid meteor shower is known as one of the three major meteor showers in the northern hemisphere, and it is also the most suitable meteor shower for people to watch. The last best celestial phenomenon to watch in 2018 is the Geminid meteor shower on Friday night (December 14). At that time, the number of meteors per hour is expected to be about 120.

According to the engineers of the observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, it is predicted that the flow of celestial bodies in the Geminid meteor shower is as high as 150 per hour, and the maximum period is around 8:30 p.m. on December 14.

However, on the eighth day of the lunar calendar on December 14, the moon state at that time was the upper mysterious month. It will have a certain impact on the observation of the meteor shower in the first half of the night. However, when the moon sets in the early morning of December 15, the radiation point of the Geminid meteor shower will also increase. At that time, it is the best time to enjoy the Geminid meteor shower.

Geminid meteor shower lasts for a long time. Meteoroids have slow speed, white color, many bright meteors, and often fire meteors. Geminid meteors appeared in the mid-19th century. At first, its number of meteors was relatively small, only 10 to 20 per hour. After that, its flow began to increase slowly, and now it has become one of the meteor showers with large flow every year.

How to watch this romantic meteor shower? The naked eye can be used to observe the meteor shower. In addition to good weather, people should also choose places with small light impact. The best observation place is an open space surrounded by mountains or buildings. People should also take heat preservation measures to observe the meteor shower in winter.

What are the precautions for watching meteor shower?

1. When observing the meteor shower, please put safety first, which includes traffic safety and observation safety. It is best to arrive at the observation point during the day. When observing at the observation point at a high place, you must pay attention to the safety of your feet.

2. The weather is also cold recently, and the outdoor temperature is relatively low. It is suggested that friends who want to observe should pay attention to thermal insulation measures, bring thick clothes, or directly bring a quilt to wrap themselves.

3. When selecting observation points, try to choose places far away from urban light pollution and places with high altitude, so as to enjoy the most beautiful scenery.

I wish everyone can see the Geminid meteor shower on December 14.