But this year's viewing may be hindered by the brightness of the nearly full moon. The meteors may appear fainter than their typical bright streaks. Unable to view our graphics? Click here to see ...

Don't expect to see several meteors at once! This diagram is meant only to show their divergence from the radiant point. How can you see a shooting star during the Geminid Meteor Shower 2024?

Under ideal viewing conditions – without the interference of the moon and light pollution or cloud cover – people may see as many as 120 meteors per hour. This year, a bright moon will likely ...