ATLANTA — Skywatchers are in for a treat this weekend as the Geminid meteor shower —one of the most beloved meteor displays of the year—reaches its peak.

Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, says this year’s show could deliver more than 100 meteors an hour under the right conditions.

“One of the coolest things about this is it's one of the most prolific showers of the year,” Pitts said. “Observers under clear, dark skies might have the opportunity to see as many as 150 meteors per hour—far and away more than any other shower of the year.”

When to watch Geminid meteor shower

The Geminids will peak the night of Saturday, Dec. 13 into the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 14, though Pitts stresses that visibility improves as the night goes on.

“The later you go

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