Although the Geminids have been observed since the late 19th century, 3200 Phaethon was discovered only in 1983. It was named after the son of the Greek sun god, Helios.

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The Geminid (GEM-in-ned) Meteor Shower, known to be the best meteor shower of the year, produces up to 120 meteors per hour at its peak. The show runs annually between December 4-17 but peaks ...

Consider it the sky's December present: The Geminids shower is happening this weekend. Peaking at 120 meteors per hour, it's known as the "King of All Meteor Showers" because it's the most intense ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Geminids are considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year, and we could get a good front row seat to view them. These bright meteors will fly across the sky ...

The Geminids will be their most radiant around 2 a.m. local time on December 13 and 14. The best place to enjoy the meteor shower is under a dark sky away from city or street lights.

The Geminid meteor shower, billed by NASA as the best of the year, is expected to peak on Tuesday night. Shooting stars appearing to originate from the constellation Gemini are expected to streak ...

One of the strongest and most spectacular meteor showers of the year is currently active. The Geminid meteor shower, known for its bright shooting stars, began on November 19 and will peak on ...

Consider it the sky's December present: The Geminids shower is happening this weekend. Peaking at 120 meteors per hour, it's known as the "King of All Meteor Showers" because it's the most intense ...