Twin brothers, inseparable in ancient lore and the night sky, are the source of a meteor shower peaking this week that is considered one of the most consistent and robust of the year. The Geminid meteor shower, named after the constellation Gemini where mythical siblings Castor and Pollux reside, can throw 50 or more meteors per hour in areas with little light pollution. While Earth and Sky magazine says the best viewing time is near 2 a.m. Friday when the bright star Castor is high in the sky, the Geminids can also be spotted closer to dawn and early Friday night when long-lasting meteors skim the Earth lower on the horizon...
