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The Geminid meteor shower is caused by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. This is in contrast to most meteor showers, which are triggered by comets rather than asteroids. Simon Green and John Davies identified 3200 Phaethon on photos taken by the IRAS (Infrared Astronomical Satellite) on October 11, 1983. In 1985, it was awarded the asteroid designation 3200 Phaethon after being given the naming 1983 TB. Fred Whipple stated that this asteroid had the same orbit as the Geminid meteor shower.

The Geminid meteor shower will peak on December 14th at 2 AM. Every year, the Earth sees plenty of meteor showers. However, the Geminid meteor shower is said to be the most consistent one among them.

The multiple-award-winning DJ will be bringing his Fragments Live tour to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - the venue he sold out on his first South African tour back in 2019.

With Christmas right around the corner, a yearly meteor shower spectacle presents a chance to make a wish ...

Welcome to another day of our Cultural Advent Calendar, in which we’re counting down our highlights of 2022 day-by-day. First seven days: our musical favourites of the year. Today: Bonobo - 'Fragments'