"Mark Your Calendars: Geminid Meteor Shower to Illuminate Skies This Week"

The annual Geminids meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors, will peak on Wednesday night into early Thursday, offering skywatchers the chance to see around 120 shooting stars per hour. Considered one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Geminids can be seen anywhere in the world and are best viewed away from city lights and light pollution. The meteors will appear to stream from the constellation Gemini, and the best viewing time is between midnight and 2 a.m. local time. The Geminids are caused by debris from an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon and will remain active until December 24.