About this Event

Geminids Meteor Shower Peak Activity: 2024-12-12 Activity Period: 2024-12-02 to 2024-12-21 Expected Rate: 150 meteors per hour at peak Viewing Information: Best viewing time: 0:00 local time Maximum radiant altitude: 32.3° Visibility score: 64.68946767300092/100 Details: Geminids Currently active Active from December 2nd to December 21st, 2024 The Geminids are usually the strongest meteor shower of the year and meteor enthusiasts are certain to circle December 13 and 14 on their calendars. This is the one major shower that provides good activity prior to midnight as the constellation of Gemini is well placed from 22:00 onward. The Geminids are often bright and intensely colored. Due to their medium-slow velocity, persistent trains are not usually seen. These meteors are also seen in the southern hemisphere, but only during the middle of the night and at a reduced rate. In 2024, a nearly full moon will greatly reduce the number of meteors seen. If your skies are clear and transparent, you can still see many bright meteors by facing a direction with the moon at your back. Shower details - Radiant : 07:33 +32.4° - ZHR : 150 - Velocity: 21 miles/sec (medium - 33.8km/sec) - Parent Object: 3200 Phaethon (asteroid) Next Peak - The Geminids will next peak on the Dec 12-13, 2024 night. On this night, the moon will be 92% full. *** Viewing Tips: - Find a dark location away from city lights - Allow 20-30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark - Look at the entire sky, not just the radiant point - Best viewing is typically between midnight and dawn