December Skies to Deliver Fireworks: Meteor Shower Peaks Before Supermoon

A major celestial display is set to brighten the holiday season. One of the year's most active meteor showers, the Geminids, will reach its peak on the night of December 14 into the morning of December 15. Under dark, clear skies, viewers could see up to 120 meteors per hour. The shower will be visible all night, with the best viewing after midnight. This event is followed by the first full moon of 2025, which will also be a "supermoon." This term means the moon will appear slightly larger and brighter because it is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. The supermoon will occur on January 2. For the best meteor viewing, find a location away from city lights. Allow your eyes 20 minutes to adjust to the dark. No special equipment is needed to enjoy either event.