Geminid Meteor Shower 2024: Brightest Shooting Stars to Peak Mid-December

The annual meteor shower, caused by asteroid 3200 Phaethon, will be visible until Christmas Eve with peak activity expected on December 13 and 14.

The Geminid meteor shower, known for its bright yellow and occasional green meteors, began on November 19 and will last until December 24.
The shower will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14, with up to 120 meteors per hour visible under ideal conditions.
Unlike most meteor showers caused by comets, the Geminids originate from the debris of asteroid 3200 Phaethon, classified as a near-Earth object.
Viewing is best in the Northern Hemisphere after midnight, though a bright waxing gibbous moon may reduce visibility during the peak.
NASA recommends watching from dark, open areas away from city lights, allowing at least 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark.