Geminids Meteor Shower 2024

13
DEC
Peak
13–14 Dec 2024
Countdown to peak253 DAYS
Peak dates:
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The Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map shows the position of the radiant (the circle) in the night sky above Hong Kong (Change location). Note that meteors can appear in any part of the sky, not just near the radiant. Select dates above the sky map. Need some help?

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In 2024, the Geminids will peak on the night between 13–14 Dec

December Meteor Shower

The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak, which is on December 13 or 14, depending on your time zone.

The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge from this constellation in the sky.

An Asteroid Meteor Shower

Unlike most other meteor showers, the Geminids are not associated with a comet but with an asteroid: the 3200 Phaethon. The asteroid takes about 1.4 years to orbit the Sun.

What Time Does the Meteor Shower Peak?

The table is updated daily and shows the position of the Geminids radiant in the sky for the upcoming night. Use the date drop down above the Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to change dates.

Geminids meteor shower for Hong Kong (Night between 13 December and 14 December)
TimeAzimuth/DirectionAltitude
Fri 20:0058°East-northeast8.4°
Fri 21:0062°East-northeast20.4°
Fri 22:0064°East-northeast32.7°
Fri 23:0065°East-northeast45.2°
Sat 00:0063°East-northeast57.8°
Sat 01:0054°Northeast69.7°
Sat 02:0020°North-northeast78.6°
Sat 03:00321°Northwest75.9°
Sat 04:00301°West-northwest65.2°
Sat 05:00296°West-northwest52.9°
Sat 06:00295°West-northwest40.3°
Sat 07:00297°West-northwest27.8°

Direction to see the Geminids in the sky:

How to See the Geminids

You don't need any special equipment or a lot of skills to view a meteor shower. Even though all you really need is a clear sky, lots of patience, and our handy Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map with a visibility conditions meter to see a meteor shower, the following tips can help maximize your shooting star viewing experience.

  • Find a secluded viewing spot, away from the city lights. Once at the venue, your eyes may take 15 to 20 minutes to get used to the dark.
  • Dress for the weather, and make sure you are comfortable, especially if you plan to stay out long. Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair with you—meteor watching can be a waiting game.
  • Once you have found your viewing spot, lie down on the ground and look at the sky. You can use our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map or the table above to find the direction of the radiant; the higher the radiant is above the horizon, the more meteors you are likely to see.
  • Meteor showers appear to originate from the radiant, but meteors can appear in any part of the sky.