Dazzling Gift From Outer Space Next Week: Meteor Shower, Supermoon Ahead
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A double dose for star gazers is coming next week. It won't just be one, but two stellar events.
You'll get to see a Supermoon and shooting stars at the same time.
It's a gift from outer space this holiday season. Next week, the Geminid Meteor Shower will arrive, along with the December Supermoon; two bright objects that can be seen with the naked eye.
Here's how you spot it:
The meteor shower begins on Sunday night, but will be far more active early Wednesday morning. That is the same time that we will see the Supermoon.
The meteors will be in all parts of the sky, but for the best view, try looking away from the moon. Also, find a dark location.
This is an active meteor shower, with up to 120 meteors per hour.
If you're really lucky, you could also get a peek at Jupiter. It will rise in the east around the same time the Geminids peak on Wednesday morning and should be visible until dawn.