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Geminid Meteor Shower

Viewing Tips Viewing Conditions Observation Tips Asteroid 3200 Phaethon 3200 Phaethon Future Events Historical Data Characteristics December 13-14 Best Viewing Locations Peak Activity Impact of Light Pollution Conditions for Observation Best Locations Light Pollution Effects Timing and Dates Preparation for Viewing Source of Meteors 2023 Geminid Meteor Shower Visibility Best Viewing Practices Observation Techniques Stargazing Tips Debris from Asteroid Timing and Peak Viewing 2025 Geminid Meteor Shower Visibility Worldwide Peak Activity Times Debris Origin Ursid Meteor Shower Viewing Techniques Peak Visibility Historical Context Origin Comparison with Other Showers

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight Into Early Monday Under New-Moon, Solstice Skies

Expect roughly 5 to 10 meteors per hour, with experts noting a chance of brief upticks if Earth crosses a denser trail from comet 8P/Tuttle.

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight With Up to 120 Meteors per Hour

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec. 13–14 With Dark Skies and Up to 150 Meteors an Hour

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec. 13–14 Under Moon-Friendly Skies

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