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Catch the Stunning Geminid Meteor Shower This Weekend!

12/11/2025

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The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend and remains visible through mid-December, delivering up to 120 meteors per hour under optimal dark conditions.
Visibility is strongest in the Northern Hemisphere.
Meteors are typically yellow because space rocks enter Earth's atmosphere, creating fiery trails.
The Geminids originate from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
Viewers should find a dark location away from city lights and let their eyes adjust.

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The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend and remains visible through mid-December, delivering up to 120 meteors per hour under optimal dark conditions.
Visibility is strongest in the Northern Hemisphere.
Meteors are typically yellow because space rocks enter Earth's atmosphere, creating fiery trails.
The Geminids originate from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
Viewers should find a dark location away from city lights and let their eyes adjust.