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How to watch the Geminid meteor shower

By Michael E. Bakich | Published: December 8, 2015 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

Enjoying a meteor shower requires only comfort and patience. In this brief video, Senior Editor Michael E. Bakich gives some tips on spending a night under “shooting stars.”

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