Geminids / Date
Fri, Dec 13, 2024 – Sat, Dec 14, 2024
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The Geminids are a prolific meteor shower caused by the object 3200 Phaethon, which is thought to be a Palladian asteroid with a "rock comet" orbit. This would make the Geminids, together with the Quadrantids, the only major meteor showers not... Wikipedia
Next date: Fri, Dec 13, 2024 – Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Constellation: Gemini (near Castor)
Date of peak: 14 December
Discovery date: 1862
Occurs during: 4 December – 17 December
Parent body: 3200 Phaethon
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛmənədz/
The Geminids are usually the strongest meteor shower of the year and meteor enthusiasts are certain to circle December 13 and 14 on their calendars. This is the ...