One of the key factors contributing to the excitement of watching the Geminid meteor shower is the absence of moonlight during the shower s peak. With the Moon in its new phase, the sky will remain exceptionally dark, providing optimal conditions for meteor watching, according to NASA. This rare alignment promises a breathtaking view of the Geminids as they streak across the night sky.
On Wednesday night, the Geminid meteor shower will light up the sky in one of 2023's most prolific displays of "shooting stars" in the Northern Hemisphere.
If the Perseids are the most popular meteor shower of the year, they’re not quite the most prolific. Here’s all you need to know about meteor showers coming up in 2023.