The Geminid meteor shower is set to reach its peak tonight (Dec. 13) and tomorrow night, offering up to 120 “shooting stars” per hour for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere. However, a near-full moon may hamper viewing. To make the most of this event, experts recommend finding a spot as far from artificial lights as possible, turning your back to the moon, and looking up while allowing your eyes to adjust to the darkness.
The Geminid meteor shower is caused by asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which produces debris that burns up in the atmosphere, creating “shooting stars” or meteors. The event is expected to be intense, with bright and colorful meteors visible. Although extensive travel for this shower is not advised due to the moon’s brightness, getting outside around midnight can still yield great views.
The Geminids are the strongest meteor shower of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, producing a high number of shooting stars. The event is active from Dec. 2 to Dec. 21 and will be followed by another meteor shower, the Ursids, which peaks on Dec. 22.
Source: https://www.livescience.com/space/meteoroids/geminid-meteor-shower-2024-how-to-see-the-years-last-big-display-of-shooting-stars-before-its-too-late