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Editor’s Note: Video features meteor captured on dashcam in Feb. 2023 The Geminids meteor shower will soon peak, but will we see it in North Carolina or Virginia? Geminids Meteor Shower Each year, the Geminids meteor shower peaks during mid-December and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. It’s also grown to be one of the major meteor showers of the year, according to NASA. ►Mostly active from Nov. 19 – Dec. 24, with peak on Dec. 13-14How many meteors can be seen?Under ideal viewing conditions, you could see up to 120 Geminid meteors per hour , according to NASA. The Geminids are also bright and fast. They also tend to be yellow in color as they streak across the sky. Best Viewing TipsThe best time to view the meteor shower is during the night and predawn hours. The shower usually starts around 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., and peaks at approximately 2:00 a.m.Be sure to find an area far away from the city or street lights, the darker the better. Lean back or lie flat on your back with your feet facing south and visualize as much of the sky as possible. Most meteors appear as faint streaks in the sky. It can take 20 to 30 minutes for your eyes to fully adapt to the dark before you can see them. Be patient – the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse.►Check it out as WXII 12 viewer Sean Allen captured a meteor on camera while driving in the area of Pilot Mountain.Could we see meteors in NC, VA? The short answer is yes! While the meteor shower is technically expected to peak this week, you can often see meteors streak across the sky for several days before and after the peak. Much of the East Coast will have moonless clear skies in the evenings between Tuesday, December 12th and Friday, Dec. 15, so dress warm, get to a dark place, and look up!What is a Meteor?Most meteors come from leftover comet particles, but a few are composed of rocks and minerals leftover from passing asteroids, according to NASA. When a meteoroid enters Earth’s upper atmosphere around 60 miles above the surface, it heats up due to air friction. The heat causes gases around the meteoroid to glow brightly, and a meteor appears. Most meteors flash white light, but Geminid meteors often appear different. The asteroid fragments are made up of different minerals, that can emit more colorful streaks when they burn up, like yellow, red, or green. Share your videosDid you capture a meteor recently on camera? We want to see it. You can upload it to our site. Make sure to include your name and where you saw it. Other stories that have captured us this year, the Northern Lights!
Editor’s Note: Video features meteor captured on dashcam in Feb. 2023
The Geminids meteor shower will soon peak, but will we see it in North Carolina or Virginia?
Geminids Meteor Shower
Each year, the Geminids meteor shower peaks during mid-December and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. It’s also grown to be one of the major meteor showers of the year, according to NASA.
►Mostly active from Nov. 19 – Dec. 24, with peak on Dec. 13-14
How many meteors can be seen?
Under ideal viewing conditions, you could see up to 120 Geminid meteors per hour , according to NASA. The Geminids are also bright and fast. They also tend to be yellow in color as they streak across the sky.
Best Viewing Tips
The best time to view the meteor shower is during the night and predawn hours. The shower usually starts around 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., and peaks at approximately 2:00 a.m.
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Be sure to find an area far away from the city or street lights, the darker the better. Lean back or lie flat on your back with your feet facing south and visualize as much of the sky as possible. Most meteors appear as faint streaks in the sky. It can take 20 to 30 minutes for your eyes to fully adapt to the dark before you can see them. Be patient – the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse.
►Check it out as WXII 12 viewer Sean Allen captured a meteor on camera while driving in the area of Pilot Mountain.
Could we see meteors in NC, VA?
The short answer is yes! While the meteor shower is technically expected to peak this week, you can often see meteors streak across the sky for several days before and after the peak. Much of the East Coast will have moonless clear skies in the evenings between Tuesday, December 12th and Friday, Dec. 15, so dress warm, get to a dark place, and look up!
What is a Meteor?
Most meteors come from leftover comet particles, but a few are composed of rocks and minerals leftover from passing asteroids, according to NASA. When a meteoroid enters Earth’s upper atmosphere around 60 miles above the surface, it heats up due to air friction. The heat causes gases around the meteoroid to glow brightly, and a meteor appears. Most meteors flash white light, but Geminid meteors often appear different. The asteroid fragments are made up of different minerals, that can emit more colorful streaks when they burn up, like yellow, red, or green.
Share your videos
Did you capture a meteor recently on camera? We want to see it. You can upload it to our site. Make sure to include your name and where you saw it.
Other stories that have captured us this year, the Northern Lights!
Editor’s Note: Video features meteor captured on dashcam in Feb. 2023 The Geminids meteor shower will soon peak, but will we see it in North Carolina or Virginia? Geminids Meteor Shower Each year, the Geminids meteor shower peaks during mid-December and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.…
Editor’s Note: Video features meteor captured on dashcam in Feb. 2023 The Geminids meteor shower will soon peak, but will we see it in North Carolina or Virginia? Geminids Meteor Shower Each year, the Geminids meteor shower peaks during mid-December and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.…