Geminid
Britishnoun
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The Geminid meteor shower - one of the most spectacular in the celestial calendar - is set to peak this weekend and astronomers say conditions could make for an especially striking show if weather permits.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
If you missed the Geminid meteor shower over the weekend, you’ll have a chance to catch it next year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
The asteroid that causes the Geminid shooting star swarm has also puzzled researchers with its comet-like tail.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023
Small pieces of the asteroid break off during the course of its orbit, which is the source of the Geminid meteor shower passing through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2022
The Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 14 at 2 a.m.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 26, 2021
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