Tips for viewing the Geminids in the West Coast (San Diego), e.g., what part of the sky to look, what time is the best for the Geminids display and, uhm, well, anything else you want to comment about this wonderful event.
2007-12-14 05:47:29 · 2 answers · asked by erik m 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The Geminid meteor shower peak has past us now but it is not over yet! You can still see some best if you get away from the city lights to a darker sky location. If you stay in the city you will only be able to see the bigger and brighter ones. Meteor showers last for days and when the experts talk about the expected peak that doesnt mean that it is done and over. Go out and look up. Be patient. They are usually measured in meteors per hour and this one is expected to be pretty active.
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This is a calendar for all of the predicted meteor showers for the whole year. It is the International Meteor Organization. Enjoy.
http://www.imo.net/calendar/2007
http://www.imo.net/calendar/2008
2007-12-14 08:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best time to look was last night. You might see a very few meteors tonight, but really you have to wait until next year now.
2007-12-14 14:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋