A New Meteor Shower in December?
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 21:40
in Astronomy & Space
Forecasters say a stream of meteoroids from Comet Wirtanen could cut across Earth's path this week, creating a new meteor shower in mid-December. If the shower materializes (a big if) it would add to the ongoing display of Geminid meteors which peaks on Dec. 13-14.