Geminids Meteor Shower: Chicago's Best Viewing Time for 2023's Spectacular Show

The Geminids meteor shower, produced by an asteroid, will peak on Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, with the best viewing time likely to be between midnight and 6 a.m. in Chicago. Sky gazers could see up to 120 meteors per hour, but a few stray clouds may impact visibility. It is recommended to get away from city lights, allow your eyes to adjust to darkness, and use peripheral vision to locate objects in the sky. The Ursids meteor shower will follow on Dec. 22 and 23, while the Quadrantids shower is expected to peak on Jan. 4.