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The Google search engine is celebrating the Geminid Meteor Shower on Thursday, 13 December, with a special doodle. The Doodle, in the form of a slideshow, follows the Geminids’ path through Earth’s atmosphere as it lights up the sky.
3200 Phaethon is an asteroid whose orbit brings it closer to our sun than Mercury. Consequentially, the extreme heat causes it to fracture and leaves a trail of debris in its orbital path.
And the best part? You can watch the meteor shower with a naked eye, so there will be no need to carry a telescope or binoculars.
However, the meteor shower 2018 will be visible in India between 4am and 9am on Saturday, 15 December.
In order to have the best viewing experience, get as far away from city lights as possible, face South, and remember to dress warmly as you enjoy one of the greatest shows on—or above—earth.
What’s noteworthy is that there’s little danger of any Geminids landing on our planet as it normally disintegrates in the earth’s atmosphere.
(With inputs from Google Doodle)
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