Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend

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The Geminids are a strong meteor shower this year. You can see them best this weekend.

People across the world can see these yellow meteors. Up to 120 meteors may be visible each hour.

Meteors appear when small rocks hit Earth's air. These rocks burn up and make bright streaks of light.

Find a dark place away from city lights to watch. The moon’s light can make meteors harder to see.

Lie down and let your eyes adjust for twenty minutes. Most showers come from comets, but Geminids come from an asteroid.

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When can you see the Geminids best?

You can see them best this weekend.

How many meteors may be visible each hour?

Up to 120 meteors may be visible each hour.

What should you do to see the meteors better?

Find a dark place away from city lights to watch.

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