And remember, the more stars you see, the more meteors will also be visible. So, find a dark spot, look up, and enjoy the show!
The only natural light interference will come from a thin crescent moon — a far different story than last year when the harsh light of a nearly full moon washed out all but the brightest meteors.in December rivals the Perseids. Both are known for swift, bright meteors that frequently leave behind long “wakes” of light and color, according to NASA.
Both are also known for fireballs, larger explosions of light and color that are brighter than typical meteors and whose “tails” last longer than typical meteor streaks. That’s because, NASA explains, fireballs come from larger particles of cometary material.The big difference between the shooting star shows from the skywatcher’s vantage point is the difference between summer and winter.
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