☄️ Meteor Shower
Geminids
Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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About
The Geminids are the strongest and most reliable annual meteor shower, producing up to 150 multicoloured meteors per hour. Unusually, they originate from an asteroid rather than a comet.
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Best viewed from dark locations away from city lights. No special equipment needed — watch with the naked eye.
Peak Viewing
Night of December 13-14. Best after midnight when the radiant is highest.
Duration
Active for ~2 weeks around peak. ZHR: ~150 meteors/hour under ideal conditions.