Meteor showers happen often throughout the world, but when those big showers hit, many of us gather together in the best possible spot to watch all the magic unfold. In Florida, it’s often in the middle of nowhere, where the light is the lowest, so you can really see the darkened sky the best. This December, one of the biggest and best meteor showers will be visible in Florida, and here is everything you need to know to get in on the beauty of it all.
One of the most famous meteor showers is bringing a show this winter and Florida will be able to snag a seat for the party.
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The Geminid meteor shower will peak from December 13th through December 14th, but even after its peak, bright meteors should be able to be seen still for a few days.
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The Geminids are one of the best and brightest meteor showers around, largely due in part from the bright individual meteors which shoot fast.
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While this year the shower will take place just after a full moon, the sky might not be as bright compared to other years, but you still might be able to catch around 20-30 an hour.
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What’s even cooler about the Geminid Meteor shower is that it’s nearly 200 years old, with the first ever recorded observation noted in 1833 from a riverboat in Mississippi.
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The meteors tend to peak around 2 a.m. local time in Florida, but can also be seen early in the evening, sometimes even between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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For Floridians, finding the perfect spot to watch the shower is not as difficult as you would think.
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Stargazers around the state should find places that allow for very little light pollution, like St. George Island, Chiefland Astronomy Village, Big Pine Key, or Cedar Key to name a few.
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Just make sure to mark your calendar for December 13th and 14th, find the perfect place to stargaze, and kick back and relax with one of the coolest meteor showers around.
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Have you ever caught the Geminid Meteor shower in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! For more information about the Geminid shower, visit the Space website.
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