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Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Peak Dec. 13–14 With Mostly Moon-Free Skies

A late-rising crescent moon creates a dark viewing window as Earth crosses debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon.

Geminid Meteor Shower Begins Today, With Peak Expected Dec. 13–14

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Predawn Nov. 17 Under Dark, Moonlight-Free Skies