Meteor Shower
Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026
| Date | 2026-12-13 |
| Type | Meteor Shower |
| Visible from | Visible throughout the US and Canada, one of the best showers of the year for both hemispheres. |
The Geminids are usually the strongest shower of the year with up to 120-150 meteors per hour at their peak, and a thin waxing crescent Moon sets in early evening in 2026, leaving nearly the whole night dark.
Best viewing tip
This is the year's best meteor-watching night: bundle up, get away from city lights, and watch after the Moon sets in early evening.