Meteor Showers: Geminids (GEM)

Next Peak night
Dec 13-14, 2024

Geminids (GEM)

Active from December 11th to December 20th, 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 before 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.

Shower details – Radiant: 07:28 +32.2° – ZHR: 150 – Velocity: 22 miles/sec (medium – 35km/sec) – Parent Object: 3200 Phaethon (asteroid)

Next Peak – The Geminids will next peak on the Dec 13-14, 2024 night. On this night, the moon will be 97% full.

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Data from the International Meteor Organization
https://www.imo.net/resources/calendar/