geminids

Meanings

• noun

  A meteor shower produced by the radiant point in the constellation Gemini. The Geminids are active from December 7 to 17 each year, peaking on the night of December 13–14.

  - "The Geminids meteor shower is one of the most active and reliable annual meteor showers."
  - "During the Geminids meteor shower, you can see up to 120 meteors per hour."
  - "The Geminids meteor shower is caused by debris from an asteroid named 3200 Phaethon."

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Variants

List of all variants of geminids that leads to same result
geminate , geminated , geminates , geminating , gemination , geminations

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Etymology

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Derived from the constellation Gemini, where the meteor shower appears to originate.

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Trivia

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1. The Geminids meteor shower is the most active and reliable annual meteor shower.

2. The Geminids are caused by debris from an asteroid named 3200 Phaethon.

3. The Geminids meteor shower can produce up to 120 meteors per hour at its peak.

4. The Geminids meteor shower is active from December 7 to 17 each year, with the peak occurring on the night of December 13–14.

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Related Concepts

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1. Meteor Shower: A meteor shower is an event during which a large number of meteors are observed to radiate from one point in the night sky.

2. Constellation: A constellation is a group of stars that form a distinct pattern and are given a specific name, often based on mythology.

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Culture

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The Geminids meteor shower has been a popular subject in literature and art, inspiring many poets and painters to capture the beauty and wonder of the celestial event.

How to Memorize "geminids"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the Geminids, visualize the constellation Gemini and imagine meteors raining down from it.
   - Create a mental image of the night sky during the Geminids meteor shower, with bright meteors streaking across the dark expanse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Geminids' with the constellation Gemini and the beautiful meteor shower it produces.
   - Remember that the Geminids meteor shower occurs in December and is known for its high activity level.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'Geminids' with 'Gemini meteors in December'.
   - Use the acronym GEMINIDS to remember the constellation, meteors, and the month of December associated with the Geminids meteor shower.

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