SKY · METEOR SHOWER

Geminids

The Geminids peak on the night of December 13–14, 2026; the best time is from 19:31, when the radiant rises above 20°, until dawn, looking east.

Best viewing window: 19:31–6:35
Moon: 20% illuminated
Radiant · ZHR: 20° · 150 meteors per hour under ideal conditions; fewer from a city

Cloud cover by region

Cloud cover for 19:31–6:35

Choose a dark place away from street lights and let your eyes adapt to the dark for about twenty minutes.

No telescope is needed; watch the whole sky, not just the radiant.

ZHR is the ideal rate, not a prediction of what you will see.

Source: IMO · verified 2026-09-27 · calculated with Astronomy Engine.