Catch the annual Geminid meteor show tonight
The annual Geminid meteor show is happening now, with activity hitting its peak late Friday into Saturday morning. NASA is calling for 120 meteors per hour.
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:
Calling all night owls. Have you ever wanted to see rocks that are billions of years old fly by, burning across the sky?
ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:
Yes, I have. Well, the annual Geminid meteor shower is happening right now. Activity hits its peak late tonight into Saturday morning. NASA is calling for 120 MPH. That's meteors per hour.
SUMMERS: For the best visibility, keep your fingers crossed for a clear sky. The American Meteor Society suggests facing away from the moon.
SHAPIRO: And if you end up missing this round, relax. NASA says there will be an even better chance to see them December of next year.
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