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CNBC TV1809-12-2025, 13:33

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec 13-14: Multicoloured Sky Show

  • Geminid meteor shower, a spectacular celestial event, peaks on December 13-14, 2025.
  • Known for bright, colourful stars, it can deliver up to 120 meteors per hour at its peak.
  • Unlike most meteor showers, Geminids originate from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, not comets.
  • Different metals within the meteors burn to create various colours, including white, yellow, red, green, or blue.
  • Best viewing is late night to early morning on December 13-14; look around 10 pm near Jupiter, allowing 20-30 minutes for eyes to adjust.

Why It Matters: Geminid meteor shower offers a spectacular, colorful celestial event to witness.

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