Don't Miss December's Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Livescience.com
The Geminid meteor shower, the most prolific of the year, will peak on December 13 and 14, 2024, though visibility may be reduced due to a near-full moon. Caused by debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, the Geminids can produce up to 120 meteors per hour, best viewed away from artificial lights. The shower is active from December 2 to 21, with meteors often appearing bright and colorful. Following the Geminids, the Ursid meteor shower will peak on December 21 and 22, offering a more modest display.