Geminid Meteor Shower 2025: View from Iran
Astrophotographer Khosro Jafarizadeh: "The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the year, lighting up the night sky with bright and fast meteors. Observing this celestial phenomenon over the ancient fire temple Atashkooh in the city of Delijan-Iran creates a breathtaking combination of history and astronomy. The fire temple, a symbol of ancient Persian culture and spirituality, stands silently beneath the stars as meteors streak across the sky. This moment beautifully connects the deep past of human civilization with the vast universe above, reminding us of humanity’s long-standing fascination with the heavens."
Meteors come from leftover comet particles and bits from asteroids. When these objects come around the Sun, they leave a dusty trail behind them. Every year Earth passes through these debris trails. This allows the bits to collide with our atmosphere where they disintegrate to create fiery and colorful streaks in the sky. Unlike most meteor showers which originate from comets, the Geminids originate from an Apollo asteroid named 3200 Phaethon.
Learn about the Geminid Meteor shower:
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south.
Image Credit: Khosro Jafarizadeh
Location: Atashkuh, Delijan, Iran
Location: Atashkuh, Delijan, Iran
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Release Date: Dec. 14, 2025
Release Date: Dec. 14, 2025
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