One of the most active meteor showers of the year is set to begin this week, and the show is expected to be extra spectacular this time around.
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Geminids occur every year from about December 4 to 16, peaking the night of December 13 into the morning of December 14.
The New Moon will be present on December 14, which will make for extra dark skies that will make the meteors and stars pop.
On a dark night you can spot 50 or more meteors per hour, says the Farmer’s Almanac. On an optimum night for the Geminids, it may even be possible to see up 100 meteors per hour.
This particular meteor shower is unique because the meteors are visible all night long, making for great viewing.
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