Meteor Show 2023

One of the massive meteor shower will happen this week

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Public can see upto 120 shooting stars per hour

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The Geminids meteor shower has been active since late November, with the shooting stars intensifying as they reach their peak on Wednesday night into early Thursday.

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The Geminids originate from remnants of debris left behind by an asteroid known as 3200 Phaethon, completing a solar orbit every 524 days. This compact celestial rock has a diameter of approximately 3.2 miles.

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The meteor shower can be observed from any location worldwide, offering optimal viewing during the nighttime and early morning hours before dawn.

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