Geminids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight With Up to 120 Shooting Stars Per Hour!!!
Skywatchers around the world are preparing for one of the most spectacular events of the year as the Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak tonight. Astronomers say viewers could see up to 120 meteors per hour, making the Geminids one of the most active and reliable annual meteor showers.
This year’s display is expected to be especially bright thanks to low moonlight conditions, giving stargazers an optimal viewing window. Experts recommend finding a dark area away from city lights, allowing at least 20 minutes for your eyes to adjust, and looking toward the Gemini constellation — though meteors may appear anywhere in the sky.
The Geminids are known for producing slow, bright, colorful streaks that attract both amateur stargazers and professional astronomers. The shower originates from debris shed by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which burns through Earth’s atmosphere each December.
Tonight’s conditions could make this one of the best meteor-watching nights of the decade.
