The Geminid meteor shower peaks heading into this weekend.

Every year in December, the night sky treats us to one of the best and brightest displays known as the Geminid meteor shower.

When to watch

The Geminids can be viewed in the night sky as early as 9 p.m. The best time to view the Geminid meteor shower will be in the pre-dawn hours between 1 and 3 a.m.

Tips for viewing

To see up to 150 meteors in one hour, you will need to be far away from city lights and tall buildings. Ideally, there will be clear skies for viewing on the night of the 13th.

After you arrive, avoid bright lights, such as phone screens, for 15–20 minutes so your eyes can adapt to the darkness.

A waning crescent moon will make viewing conditions even better because there will not be much moonlight to wash out t

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