The Geminid meteor shower — one of the brightest and most reliable annual celestial displays — reaches its peak December 13–14, with ideal viewing conditions expected thanks to a dim waning crescent moon that won’t overpower the streaks of light. Under dark rural skies, observers could see as many as 120 meteors per hour, while suburban viewers may catch around 30, and heavily lit urban...
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