Geminid meteor shower 2023 tonight – Thurs 14 Dec 2023: How to see the stunning peak
It’s the best shower of the year, and conditions are looking great for this year’s Geminid meteors.
“The Geminid meteor shower is arguably the best of the year. Its activity peak in mid-December is high, and also broad in terms of how long it lasts,” says veteran astronomer Pete Lawrence.
“During 2023, the Moon is new on 12 December, meaning it won’t interfere at all. Peak nights are 12/13, 13/14 and 14/15 December and given clear skies, there’s the potential for up to 12 hours of darkness each night,” explains Lawrence.
Its worth looking out for as the “shooting stars” are coloured