GEMINIDS METEOR SHOWER 2022

Geminids By: ashish pokhriyal

People in Bengaluru will witness a sparkling sky on the intervening night of December 13 and 14.

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As the Geminids meteor showers are expected to reach their peak.

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This annual celestial phenomenon is considered one of the brightest meteor showers that will be visible on earth.

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The best meteor shower of the year is peaking tomorrow.

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To educate people on the night sky and watch the Geminids shower.

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