Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: How to Watch in India
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: How to Watch in India
The Geminid meteor shower, one of the brightest sky shows, peaks tonight in India. Learn when to watch, how to spot fireballs, and the best viewing tips.
The Geminid meteor shower, widely regarded as one of the strongest annual sky shows, will peak overnight between December 13 and 14 in India. The Geminids peak on the nights of December 12 and 13. Under ideal viewing conditions, skywatchers may spot as many as 150 meteors an hour as Earth passes through the densest part of the debris stream. The shower is tied to 3200 Phaethon, an Apollo asteroid with a rock-comet like orbit.
Best viewing in India is typically between 2 am and 4 am IST on December 14, with activity increasing after midnight and before sunrise.
Meteors are bright streaks produced when tiny space debris enters Earth atmosphere and burns up. You do not need a telescope to enjoy the show; simply look up at dark skies away from city lights. The Virtual Telescope Project will livestream the Geminid meteor shower from its observatory in Italy.
Visibility runs from November 19 to December 24, and the Geminids are easily visible to the naked eye when skies are dark and conditions are favorable. This annual shower offers a reliable spectacle each year and remains a favorite among skywatchers.
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