As 2024 winds down, so too is the Geminid meteor shower. One of the final meteor showers of the year began on December 2, 2024 and is expected to peak on the nights of December 12 and December 13. Stargazers could have the opportunity to see hundreds of meteors streak across the sky. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for this spectacular meteor shower.
How Long Will the Geminid Meteor Shower Be Active?
According to the American Meteor Society (AMS), the Geminid meteor shower will be active from December 2, 2024 until December 21, 2024. The peak viewing time is the night of December 12, 2024, but it may be possible to see them the following night on December 13, depending on what time zone you’re in.
