It’s almost time to make your New Year’s resolutions… but in the meantime, you can wish upon a star. On December 13, the Geminid Meteor Shower can be spotted from Rhode Island’s skies, and you won’t want to miss it. This is one of the best meteor showers of the year — and while you can spot falling stars from practically anywhere in the state with good visibility, Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown is hosting an amazing viewing event.
The Geminid Meteor Shower happens every December, when the Earth goes through a trail of debris left by a rocky space object named 3200 Phaethon.
Jeff Sullivan / Flickr Particles from Phaethon burn up when they enter Earth’s atmosphere.
This year, the meteors will be most visible on December 13.
Diana Robinson / Flickr The skies will be saturated with moonlight from the 98% waning gibbous moon, meaning only the brightest meteors will be visible. Luckily, there will be plenty of those.
Technically, you’ll be able to see the shooting stars from any rural area.
Frosty Drew Observatory & Sky Theatre Facebook But if you live near Charlestown, the Frosty Drew Observatory is where you’ll want to be.
The Frosty Drew Observatory is hosting a viewing party, which will kick off around 6:30 p.m.
Frosty Drew Observatory & Sky Theatre Facebook While there is no official charge to participate, there is a $5 suggested donation per person for anyone over the age of five.
You can start by looking for meteors though the giant telescope.
Frosty Drew Observatory & Sky Theatre Facebook As meteors become more frequent, the telescope area will close, and guests can step into the night to observe it firsthand.
Bundle up, grab your binoculars, and head out into the night for this amazing annual meteor shower.
Daniel / Flickr We’re lucky to have a great designated viewing area here in Rhode Island, but any open sky will do.
Have you ever seen this beautiful meteor shower? If not, here’s your chance to see it for yourself.
Jeff Sullivan / Flickr
Particles from Phaethon burn up when they enter Earth’s atmosphere.
Diana Robinson / Flickr
The skies will be saturated with moonlight from the 98% waning gibbous moon, meaning only the brightest meteors will be visible. Luckily, there will be plenty of those.
Frosty Drew Observatory & Sky Theatre Facebook
But if you live near Charlestown, the Frosty Drew Observatory is where you’ll want to be.
While there is no official charge to participate, there is a $5 suggested donation per person for anyone over the age of five.
As meteors become more frequent, the telescope area will close, and guests can step into the night to observe it firsthand.
Daniel / Flickr
We’re lucky to have a great designated viewing area here in Rhode Island, but any open sky will do.
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Address: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, Ninigret Park, 62 Park Ln, Charlestown, RI 02813, USA
