The annual Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of December 13-14 (Sunday evening into Monday morning).
But why might this year's Geminids be better than ever?
1.) We're very close to a new moon (12/14)
2.) This meteor shower is strengthening every year
3...
Comet C/2020 M3 will be closest to Earth this Saturday, although it won't be visible with the naked eye, you might be able to catch it with a telescope or binoculars. Plus, there's a new moon this weekend, so moonlight won't be a problem if you're out looking for this space visitor...
**UPDATED 6AM 10/24**
If this is going to be the trend in Iowa --- it's gonna to be a loooong winter...
The National Weather Service in Des Moines says that the next round of accumulating snow will fall on Sunday into Sunday night with the highest totals in Northwestern Iowa...
It's time to enjoy the first unofficial weekend of summer, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds us it's going to be a lot different this time.