How to See 150 Meteors Every Hour! The Geminid Meteor Shower Explained in Under 7 Minutes

The Geminid meteor shower is one of the last of the year’s major celestial showers, and can generally be relied on to put on a good display. Depending on the conditions and how bright the Moon is, it is possible to see 150 meteors an hour! Geminids meteors appear to radiate from near the bright star Castor in the constellation Gemini. However, the actual source of the shooting stars is a stream of debris left behind by asteroid 3200 Phaethon, making this one of the only major showers not to originate from a comet. Don't miss this incredible event! Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the skies and don't forget to subscribe for plenty more to come. Thanks for watching. V

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