"2023's Meteor Shower: A Spectacular Display of Shooting Stars"

The Geminids meteor shower, known for being the strongest and most reliable meteor shower of the year, is currently active and will reach its peak on the night of December 13-14. With up to 120 meteors per hour under perfect conditions, this year's shower will be enhanced by a 1 percent full moon, providing excellent stargazing opportunities. The Geminids originate from a mysterious space object called 3200 Phaethon, which has characteristics of both comets and asteroids. To maximize viewing, skywatchers should look up around 2 a.m. in a location with clear, dark skies. This meteor shower marks the end of the late-fall stargazing season, with the Ursids meteor shower following from December 13 to 24.