The Geminid meteor shower, widely considered one of the most reliable and spectacular astronomical events of the year, will peak in India between the nights of December 13 and 14.

The Geminids are an exceptionally prolific meteor shower whose parent body is 3200 Phaethon, considered an Apollo asteroid with an orbit resembling that of a "rocky comet."

According to the American Meteor Society (AMS), under ideal viewing conditions, skywatchers can see up to 150 meteors per hour as the Earth passes through the densest part of the debris stream.

Known for producing bright, colourful meteors and occasional dramatic fireballs, the Geminids are considered one of the most powerful annual meteor showers.

They are easily visible to the naked eye, especially from dark, open locations away from cit

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