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Geminids meteor shower peaks Dec. 13–14 with moon about one‑third full — Static01.nyt.com

Geminids meteor shower peaks Dec. 13–14 with moon about one‑third full

The Geminids meteor shower, one of the strongest annual showers, reaches its peak Saturday night into Sunday morning — Dec. 13 to 14 — after being active since Dec. 4 and will remain active until Dec. 17. It is best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere, though observers south of the Equator can

Ursids meteor shower peaks Dec. 21–22 and will be visible in Northern Hemisphere — Static01.nyt.com

Ursids meteor shower peaks Dec. 21–22 and will be visible in Northern Hemisphere

The Ursids meteor shower is active and will reach its peak Sunday night into Monday morning, Dec. 21 to 22, with the shower expected to continue through Dec. 26. Only observers in the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance of seeing the display. Meteors from the Ursids appear near the