Geminid Meteor

Source:  ET Subject:   Science and Technology, Geography Context: The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak over India between December 13–15, 2025, offering up to 100–120 meteors per hour under dark skies. About Geminid Meteor: What it is? The Geminids are an annual meteor shower observed every December, known for their high meteor rates, bright …

3200 Phaethon

  Source: NASA  Context: Phaethon, an asteroid that is the source of the annual Geminid meteor shower, has been found to have a tail made of sodium gas rather than dust as previously thought.   About Phaethon