Bruce Mclure News Today

CANTON — Among the 60 or so people gathered at littleGrasse Foodworks to view the eclipse was Bruce Mclure, long-time, now retired, writer for Earth and Sky Magazine.

The Geminids are expected to peak on the night of December 13-14. Shooting stars will start to streak across the sky as early as 9 or 10 p.m. local time. Geminid meteors are bright and fast (79,000 mph), and the shower is famous for producing fireballs. In addition to the upcoming Jupiter-Saturn conjunction, skywatchers this month will also get to enjoy the Geminid meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the best showers of the year. The Geminids are expected to peak on the night of Dec...