✦ Meteor Shower
Geminids Meteor Shower 2026
246
days
:
14
hrs
:
51
min
:
07
sec
2026 Conditions
Peak Night
Dec 13-14
Max Meteors/Hour
120
Moon Conditions
🌒 Good
Speed
Medium (35 km/s)
About the Geminids
The year's most reliable meteor shower. In 2026, a waxing crescent moon sets early, leaving dark skies for the peak. Slow, bright, colorful meteors — perfect for beginners.
Active period: Dec 4 – Dec 20
Parent body: Asteroid 3200 Phaethon
Radiant: Gemini
How to Watch
- Find a location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky
- Lie on your back and look straight up — no telescope or binoculars needed
- Give your eyes 20 minutes to adapt to the darkness
- Best viewing is usually after midnight when the radiant is highest
- Dress warm and bring a blanket — you'll be lying still for a while
Don't Miss the Geminids
Get a reminder the day before the peak so you can plan your viewing.