Meteor showers may seem like a summer phenomenon but luckily for all of us, they happen nearly year-round. In fact, one of the best meteor showers – the Geminid meteor shower is about to be at its peak. Here’s when and where to go to catch the spectacular phenomenon.
The Geminids are known for their bold, white, and bright lights and are considered one of the Northern Hemisphere’s best showers. They’re so good that they even rival the August Perseids.
Under a dark sky with no moon, you might catch 120 Geminid meteors per hour, and NASA calls it “one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.”
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The best part is that you don’t really have to wait for this shower because it’s on now. However, it is set to peak on December 14th.
NASA suggests watching from an area well away from the city lights or street lights. The show starts around 9 PM-10 PM making it a great one to view if you don’t want to stay up super late.
Even if you don’t catch the peak, they will be flying overhead until December 24th.
Of course, the darker the sky, the better and we’ve taken out some of the guesswork for you with a list of the best places to go stargazing. Enjoy the Geminid meteor shower, Seattle!
