Gamma Ursae Minorids occur when Earth passes through the debris left behind by a comet. The debris that creates this specific meteor shower enters Earth's atmosphere at speeds of 67,000 miles per hour, which then burns up less than 100 miles above the surface of the Earth.
The shower will reach its peak on January 19 at around 11:00 am EST, hence it is best to catch a glimpse of the shooting stars either before dawn or after dusk on Thursday when the sky is dark.
To capture the best sight of the Minorids, it is suggested to travel to a location away from city and street lights, as well as air pollution. Give your eyes 30 minutes to adjust to the dark and you'll have a clear chance of catching Gamma Ursae Minorids.
The Gamma Ursae Minorids will be visible from India too at around 9:30 pm IST. The meteor shower will make a slight appearance in India on January 19 which can be seen up to midnight.