Hey stargazers! 🌠 If you caught the sky this week, you know the Geminids meteor shower has been absolutely 🔥. Peaking around December 13–14, it dazzled Earth’s night skies with up to 150 meteors per hour under ideal conditions!
What makes the Geminids so special? Unlike most meteor showers born from comets, the Geminids come from a near-Earth asteroid named 3200 Phaethon. Every year around mid-December, our planet zooms through the debris left by Phaethon, lighting the sky with bright, fast shooting stars.
Along with the Quadrantids in January and the classic Perseids in August, the Geminids form the Northern Hemisphere’s big three meteor showers. But many fans say December’s show is their favorite – the meteors tend to be brighter and more colorful as they streak across chilly winter nights. ❄️✨
Missed this year’s peak? No worries! The Quadrantids 🌌 splash onto the scene in early January 2026, and the Perseids return next summer. Until then, grab a cozy blanket, bundle up, and keep your eyes peeled for sporadic shooting stars — you never know when the next mini-show might surprise you.
Clear skies and happy stargazing! ✨
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