It’s not entirely clear that the recently captured footage shows Geminids hitting the Moon—though clearly something is. An expert from the American Meteor Society told EarthSky that it is ...

13), the skies are beginning to light up with impressive meteors striking Earth's atmosphere. But Earth isn't the only target; the moon is regularly bombarded with such meteors, and Daichi Fujii ...

One explanation, think Fleischer and Price, is that when very large meteors hit the moon they do more than splash out molten moon-rock that falls to earth as small, harmless tektites. They also ...

One study conducted posits that nearly 17,000 meteors hit Earth every year ... and then keep your eyes pointed in that direction. The moon's light can also be a negative factor, but since meteor ...

12 and Friday, Dec. 13, according to the American Meteor Society. The days before and after might be good for viewing as well, though an almost-full moon may compete with the bright fireballs ...

Though the moon technically ... meteor shower is that it begins earlier in the evening compared to others, meaning it can even be great for younger space-lovers. If you want the kids to see ...