Every December, stargazers are treated to a show when they head outside to spot the best meteor shower of the year. Catch the Geminids in Delaware on the night of December 13th for a spectacular light show put on by Mother Nature herself.
The sky will be in rare form this weekend! With a nearly full moon and the most active meteor shower of the year, there are plenty of reasons to look towards the sky.
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The Geminid meteor shower peaks around 2 a.m. on December 13th, so you’ll have to be a night owl to catch it. At least it’s on a Friday night this year.
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The Delaware beaches are the perfect place to catch the show, as you’ll find the darkest skies in the state offshore.
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Bundle up! The weather is supposed to be brisk, and it’s always chillier on the beach.
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Even though the moon may wash out some of the meteors, you’ll still be able to spot plenty! In peak conditions, there are between 120-160 shooting stars visible each hour.
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The Geminid Meteor Shower is caused by debris from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. This is different than the famous meteor shower in August, the Perseids, which are caused by a comet.
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If you’re upstate, Brandywine Creek State Park is a great place to catch the show. Head to the Hawk Watch parking lot to find some of the darkest skies in the region and keep your eyes peeled.
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Are you planning an outing to catch the Geminids in Delaware this year? Tell us where you plan to watch them in the comments below!
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For help finding dark skies, visit the Dark Site Finder, here and pick the darkest spot near you.
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