Nonetheless, it’s still worthwhile to venture out into the night and scan the sky for those wonderful Geminids! Named After Ursa Minor December Meteor Shower.

The shower usually peaks around December 23.

The best morning is likely December 14, 2019. In 2020, the Geminids will peak on the night between Dec 13–14.

The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak, which is on December 13 or 14, depending on your time zone..

The moon is in the way, but many Geminids are bright.

This guide tells you the best times and places to see these shooting stars (no equipment necessary).

Unfortunately, the Moon’s brightness will likely wash out some meteors.

The Ursids meteor shower is active annually between December 17 and December 24.

The shower is best around 2 a.m., but watch from late evening until dawn. In 2019, the Geminids occur just two nights after December’s full Moon. At its peak, observers may be able to view as many as 10 meteors in an hour. List of meteor showers. The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. List of meteor showers. December Meteor Shower. In 2020, the Ursids will peak on the night between Dec 21–22.

The Geminids peak this Friday, December 13, … We’ll give you some tips: How to See the Geminids: Viewing Tips

December 11, 2019 / 5:20 PM / CBS News Grab a scarf and some gloves and prepare to watch one of the year's best meteor showers .