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The annual Geminid meteor shower, considered one of the best of the year, is peaking this weekend. Sky-gazers can expect to see dozens of meteors, including bright fireballs, especially from 10 p.m. ET Saturday through early Sunday. Viewing conditions are favorable, with a partially full moon allowing for potentially 20-50 meteors per hour to be visible, depending on light pollution. Experts advise those in the Northern Hemisphere to look east around 10 p.m. local time, and those in the Southern Hemisphere to look north around 2 a.m. Fireballs, slower meteors ideal for photography, are a highlight. The Geminids are caused by debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon. If you miss the peak, the shower will be visible for a few days before and after, although the peak is sharply defined. The final meteor shower of the year, the Ursids, will peak December 21-22.

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Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Dazzle This Weekend

By [Your Name Here], CNN

[City, State] – Avid stargazers, get ready! The highly anticipated Geminid meteor shower is peaking this weekend, promising a spectacular celestial display. Experts predict dozens of meteors, including brilliant fireballs, will streak across the night sky, making it a must-see event for astronomy enthusiasts.

The peak viewing window is expected to be from 10 p.m. ET Saturday through early Sunday morning. Under clear conditions, even suburban observers may be able to spot up to 20 meteors per hour. Those in areas with darker skies could see as many as 50, while rural locations may offer views of a meteor per minute, according to Robert Lunsford of the American Meteor Society.

“The Geminids are known for producing bright fireballs, which are much easier to spot,” said Lunsford. He advises Northern Hemisphere viewers to look low in the east around 10 p.m. local time, and Southern Hemisphere viewers to look toward the northern sky around 2 a.m.

These early meteors, known as “Earth-grazers,” tend to be longer-lasting and more dramatic. The Geminids are also ideal for photographers due to their slower speed, allowing for better capture on time-exposure shots.

The shower is caused by debris shed from asteroid 3200 Phaethon. As the Earth passes through this debris field, the particles burn up in our atmosphere, creating the stunning meteor shower. The meteors will appear to originate from the Gemini constellation.

If you miss the peak, don’t despair! The Geminids will be visible for a few days before and after the peak, though experts advise viewing before the peak for optimal viewing. If viewing before the peak, viewers should keep their backs turned towards the moon.

For those looking ahead, the final meteor shower of the year, the Ursids, will peak on the night of December 21st into the early morning hours of the 22nd, coinciding with the winter solstice and promising dark sky conditions.

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