Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your naked eye. Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them.

The latest event, the Geminids, is one of the strongest and most popular meteor showers each year. It has been active since Dec. 4, and reaches its peak Saturday night into Sunday morning, or Dec. 13 to 14 . It will remain active until Dec. 17.

Caused by debris from an asteroid, it is best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere, but observers south of the Equator can also witness the show.

The Geminids peak when the moon is 30% full, according to the International Meteor Organization.

To get a hint at when to watch, you can use a meter that relies on data from th

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