Geminid fireball and aurora

Astronomy & Observing News

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks December 13-14

Great news! We'll have dark skies for the year's richest meteor shower.

Geminid meteor shower radiant

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Get Ready for the Geminids

It’s December and that means one of the best celestial events will grace the skies. The Geminid meteor shower should peak between Saturday night and Sunday morning, December 13–14.

Geminid in moonlight

Astronomy & Observing News

Don't Let the Bright Moon Ruin Your Geminids

Strategies for making the most of this week's Moon-soaked Geminid meteor shower.

Geminids 2020

Astronomy & Observing News

Get Ready to Greet the Geminid Meteor Shower!

The year's most spectacular meteor shower is upon us. Prepare to enjoy the Geminids under a dark, moonless sky, when you might see more than 100 meteors per hour.

Geminid meteor shower radiant

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A Great Year for the Geminids

It’s December and that means one of the best celestial events will grace the skies. The Geminid meteor shower should peak in a moonless sky between Wednesday and Thursday, December 13–14.