The Geminid meteor shower has captivated skywatchers across various locations. Reports indicate the shower is not as intense as initially anticipated, with expectations of 1-3 dozen meteors per hour instead of the previously forecasted 120. Despite this, enthusiasts have still enjoyed sightings of the celestial event, with some capturing stunning images of meteors streaking across the night sky. The shower's radiant is expected to rise higher into the sky as the night progresses, making the period after midnight until 4am the best time for viewing. The spectacle has also been observed from the International Space Station and has been the subject of astronaut footage. The event has prompted individuals to turn off lights and venture outside to witness the breathtaking display of shooting stars.
It doesn't get more incredible than this: yesterday's Geminid meteor shower from the Tunnel View of Yosemite National Park! βοΈπ€© π·: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images https://t.co/inpwgAqUws
A shooting star I caught last night, still one of my favorite things in this world is seeing a shooting star. https://t.co/JA39t63E9Z
Last night was cool π https://t.co/RnqBe5sgOI
Gotcha! A Geminid meteor streaks through the sky above Rochester. Taken overlooking the Irondequoit Bay Inlet just after midnight 12/15/2023, looking south. #GeminidsMeteorShower #Geminid https://t.co/sbOMPGEWHc
Just saw a big, bright meteor while taking out the trash a few minutes ago. Looks like another nice night of stargazing. π
Gorgeous composite showing multiple meteors streaking across the sky during the Geminids in Jackson, MN, last night! π π·: @JAllenPhotogra1 https://t.co/igyMasRiM9
A spectacular capture of Jupiter and the Geminid meteor shower in Asheville, NC, last night! π€© Who else watched the Geminids? βοΈπ π·: @AshevillePictu1 https://t.co/5mZpLSKcd8
Nice catching some meteors last night. Another chance tonight! https://t.co/lcolSpNRdO
Fellow broadcast mets, Sign up for @rtphokie weekly astronomical newsletter. He makes expectations very realistic when it comes to meteor showers. For instance, the Geminids aren't throwing 120 per hour out there. But dozens? Yes.
As the Geminid meteor shower nears its peak, an astronaut has shared footage of a #shootingstar he recently witnessed from the ISS. https://t.co/Nj7140q7ry
Saw two li'l meteors tonight. Short zips of celestial friction across an inky sky. After years of clouds on notable nights, it's finally as clear as possible for a meteor shower. π https://t.co/xPwyPw4pEN
Germinid Meteor shower coming in hot already in TN/NC area. Starting to see TONS fly across the night sky from my deck. Had to turn out all lights around house and hot tub. Night sky crystal clear. This shot was taken by @BowTiedGatorDDS when he visited but shows amount of stars. https://t.co/wrX81PPvYM
Some of the first #geminids are starting to show up, but the radiant will be rising higher and higher in the sky as the night goes on. Thats why after midnight until 4am is your best bet. The radiant moves high into the darkest, widest part of the sky. #ncwx #scwx #cltwx #wcnc https://t.co/MSXYGugNCp
Itβs gonna be so cold sitting outside watching meteors tonight, but the visibility should be great!
Not trying to be a buzzkill, but you won't see 120 meteors per hour. Maybe anywhere from 1-3 dozen per hour if you're in the right spot, which is still great! https://t.co/Q50BT4BQoO