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How to see Geminid meteor shower peak this weekend

One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks the night of Dec. 13. It’s possible to see up to 120 meteors per hour, streaking across the sky.

Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins talks to Kelly Beatty, senior editor of Sky & Telescope, about when to look and what causes this annual show.

How to see the Geminid Meteor Shower. (Courtesy of Sky & Telescope)
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How to see the Geminid Meteor Shower. (Courtesy of Sky & Telescope)

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