Tonight, Friday, December 14, 2018, this year’s biggest meteor shower, the Geminid meteor shower, will reach its peak.
The best time to watch is from 6:00 p.m. on the 14th until 4:00 a.m. the next morning, and it looks like you may be able to see around 40 meteors per hour.
During this time, the weather in Nishinomiya is expected to be partly sunny and partly cloudy.
The Japan Weather Association forecasts clear skies, while Weathernews forecasts cloudy weather
Temperatures will be 4-6°C, so it will be very cold. It would be a good idea to dress warmly and bring disposable hand warmers.
The eastern sky over Shukugawa at 6:05 p.m. on the 14th
Recommended way to watch in Nishinomiya
- Watch from a place with few streetlights
- It will be easier to see after 11:00 p.m., when the moon has set and the sky gets darker (the moon sets in Nishinomiya at around 22:56)
- There is no particular direction to look; meteors can be seen in all directions
To get an idea of what it will look like, check out this 2018 Geminid meteor shower simulation video.
YouTube: from AstroArtsさん
