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Stargazers brace the Geminid Meteor Shower peak

Stargazers brace the Geminid Meteor Shower peak

Stargazers brace the Geminid Meteor Shower peak

AccuWeather reporter Kena Vernon is in Long Island, New York where stargazers eagerly wait for nighttime when Geminid meteors will streak across the sky during its peak.

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Catch Comet 46P/Wirtanen this weekend when it reaches visibility

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Comet 46P/Wirtanen to reach naked-eye visibility on Dec. 16

If you're looking for an encore after the peak of the Geminids, catch Comet 46P/Wirtanen this weekend. This small comet will be at its closest and brightest. You may be able to see it with your own naked eyes.

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Are real or artificial trees more sustainable?

The debate between real versus artificial Christmas trees makes the rounds every holiday season.

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Plow trucks out and ready as snow falls

Vail Pass through Frisco, Colorado had snow squalls with 40-60 miles per hour on December 12th.

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What are chinook winds?

Strong winds often occur during a thunderstorm, but there are some isntances in western North America where those strong winds happen when skies clear. They are called, chinook winds.

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Nearly 100 inches of rain has fallen already this year

Wilmington, North Carolina has seen nearly 98 inches of rain so far this year. That's nearly double the average of over 57 inches, and the previous rainfall record that has stood for over 140 years of 83.65 inches fell before fall. Jonathan Petramala has

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What is DeSTEMber?

Texas-based organization, Girlstart, began the month-long online DeSTEMber event to help encourage kids to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics with fun activities throughout December.

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Still mostly dry Thursday afternoon, but rain arrives overnight

Clouds will build throughout the day on Thursday, but the day itself stays mostly dry. Widespread rain will move in to the area overnight and early Friday morning.

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Rain Arrives Overnight

Lingering Showers Saturday

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Catch the best meteor shower of the year on Dec. 13-14

As we get closer to the end of 2018, the night sky saves its best show for last, the Geminid Meteor Shower. Catch up to 120 meteors per hour in its peak on the night of Dec. 13-14.

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Don't miss the peak of the Geminid Meteor Shower on Dec. 13-14

The Geminids are consistently the most active meteor shower of the year with as much as 120 meteors per hour. Catch the peak on the night of Dec. 13-14 and be sure to dress up for the cold.

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