GEMINDS METEORS SHOWERS

After the most disappointmernt of Leonids Meteor Shower-2006 -show, we all must gear up to watch GEMINDS METEORS SHOWERS on 14/12/06 midnight.

During an average hour, the Geminids can produce a hundred or so meteors (or “shooting” stars). Most impressive, however, is that Geminids can be quite bright and multicolored, with many leaving smoke trails behind them or even casting a shadow.

Even though the Geminids appear everywhere in the sky, trace them backward and they all seem to radiate from a point in the constellation Gemini. This “radiant” lies just west of the bright star Castor. During mid-December, you will see Castor and Gemini rise above the east-northeastern horizon during the early evening hours.

This year's Geminid shower peaks before dawn next Thursday and is not hampered by bright moonlight. To view it, absolutely no equipment is needed; just get away from bright city lights, lie back on a sleeping bag or lawn chair, and scan the entire sky. Binoculars may come in handy in case a fireball should leave behind a bright, lingering smoke trail.
And don't forget to dress warmly.

All the best.