Geminid Meteor Shower to Light Up Skies on December 14

Up to 40 meteors per half hour expected, with best viewing conditions early Saturday morning away from city lights.

The Geminid meteor shower, one of the year's richest, will peak on the night of December 13 to early December 14, 2024.
Optimal viewing times are between 6:00 and 6:30 AM on December 14 when the moon is low, minimizing its interference with visibility.
Observers could see 30 to 40 meteors per half hour under good conditions, with the radiant point in the Gemini constellation high in the southwestern sky.
Dark, rural locations far from urban light pollution are recommended for the best experience, as artificial light and high cloud cover could obstruct visibility.
The meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through a debris field likely left by the asteroid Phaethon, with particles burning up upon entering the atmosphere.