Institute director Saran Poshyachinda told media sources recently that lunar conditions were more conducive for viewing the cosmic movie than in years gone by. He carried on by saying people could expect to see more than 100 shooting stars every hour from about 20:30.
The Geminids are a once-a-year happening. The Astronomical Research Institute says locations outside cities, or preferably ones at higher than average altitudes, give the best ringside seats to enjoy the show. 12GO ASIA explains that beaches in less populated areas of Phuket or Koh Samui or northern Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon Mountain National Park are good spots.
The occasional Geminid shooting star has already been spotted in the skies above Thailand. Director Saran Poshyachinda says the first ones appeared on 4 December and the last ones are expected on the 17 December, but Thursday will be the highlight of the starry extravaganza.
Our image of the Geminids was supplied by The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Geminid meteor shower heading for Thailand
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Fans of natural and quirky phenomena are in for a rare treat this Thursday night. Thailand’s Astronomical Research Institute says Geminid meteor showers will be shooting through the night sky for up to eight hours.