GEMINID METEOR SHOWER
GEMINID METEOR SHOWER 2023
Predicted peak: is predicted for December 14, 2023, at 12:57 am IST
When to watch: Since the radiant rises in mid-evening, you can watch for Geminids all night around the peak dates of December 13 and 14. Plus, a young moon will not interfere with the Geminids in 2023.
Overall duration of shower: November 19 to December 24.
Radiant: Rises in mid-evening, highest around 2 a.m.
Nearest moon phase: In 2023, the new moon falls on December 12. So there will be a dark sky during the peak of the 2023 Geminid meteor shower.
Expected meteors at peak, under ideal conditions: Under a dark sky with no moon, you might catch 120 Geminid meteors per hour.
The Geminid meteor shower – always a favorite among the annual meteor showers – is expected to peak in 2023, on the morning of December 14. The Geminids are a reliable shower for those who watch around 2 a.m. local time from a dark-sky location. We also often hear from those who see Geminid meteors in the late evening hours. This year, a very young waxing crescent moon will set early in the evening and before the radiant rises. So you’ll have dark skies for viewing the meteor shower on those peak nights and mornings.
How many meteors, when to look
The zenithal hourly rate for this shower is 120. But you probably won’t see that many. On a dark night, near the peak of the shower around 2 a.m. (for all time zones), you can often catch 50 or more meteors per hour. During an optimum night for the Geminids, it’s possible to see 120 meteors – or more – per hour. So with dark skies in 2023, you might be treated to a great show.
Plan your trip from the following options:
OPTION 1: Selfie with the stars (1 Night excursion)
Venue – Mukteshwar, Kasauni, Medikeri or Jaipur
Stay – No stay provided
Meals Provided – Only Snacks at the venue (Hot Chocolate, Hot water, Coffee/Tea)
Price – Just Rs. 2,500/- per person
OPTION 2: Beginners Astrophotography Workshop (1 Night excursion)
Venue – Dark Site in Jaipur
Stay – 1 Night at Treehouse Jaipur or similar
Meals Provided – 1 Dinner and 1 Breakfast at the hotel
Price – Just Rs. 15000/- per person (On Twin Sharing Basis)
OPTION 3: Advanced Astrophotography Workshop (2 Night excursion)
Venue – Dark Site in Jaipur
Stay – 2 Nights at Treehouse Jaipur or similar
Meals Provided – 2 Dinner and 2 Breakfast at the hotel
Price – Just Rs. 25,000/- per person (On Twin Sharing Basis)
Limited Seats Available…
