The Geminid meteor shower seen in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka on Dec. 14, 2023. Thilina Kaluthotage / NurPhoto via Getty Images
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One of the easiest and most rewarding activities for an amateur astronomer is stargazing, especially when there is a dazzling meteor shower.
This week, the Geminids meteor shower — famous for its colorful streaks of light — is visible around the world during the predawn and night hours.
“The Geminids meteor shower, which peaks during mid-December each year, is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers,” NASA said on its website. “The Geminids first began appearing in the mid-1800s. However, the first…
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