"Get Ready for the Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower Lighting Up US Skies!"
The Geminid meteor shower is expected to provide a spectacular cosmic show in the United States this week, with clear to partly cloudy skies forecasted. Stargazers can anticipate up to 120 meteors per hour in some areas, while cities like New York may see 20 to 30 meteors per hour. The best viewing time will be between 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday and 1 a.m. on Thursday. A new moon will enhance the view, and it is recommended to find a dark location with a clear horizon for optimal viewing. The Geminids occur annually in December when Earth passes through debris from the 3200 Phaethon asteroid.