Avid sky-gazers spend all year anticipating the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower. Now, its finally here.

This weekend, dozens of meteors, including some especially brilliant ones called fireballs, are expected to streak across the night sky in a dazzling display. The celestial event is widely considered one of the years best meteor showers.

The Geminids are expected to peak, or reach maximum activity, from 10 p.m. ET Saturday through early Sunday, according to EarthSky.

During this years event, the moon will be 34% full, so under clear weather conditions many suburban stargazers could see as many as 20 meteors per hour. People in areas with partially dark skies could glimpse 40 to 50 meteors during the peak window, while some rural residents may have the chance to see as many as

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