2025 Geminids Meteor Shower Peak Activity

The Geminids meteor shower, which peaks during mid-December each year, is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. During its peak, 120 Geminid meteors can be seen per hour under perfect conditions. The Geminids are bright and fast meteors and tend to be yellow in color.

Quick Facts

Active Dec. 1, 2025 – Dec. 21, 2025 (Peak Dec. 12-13)
Observed Under Dark Skies Expect 40 to 50 meteors per hour
Meteor Velocity 21 miles (33.8 kilometers) per second
Origin: 3200 Phaethon (an asteroid or a possible “rock comet”)
Radiant: Constellation Gemini

Viewing Tips for the Geminids Meteor Shower

The Geminids are best viewed during the night and predawn hours and are visible across the globe due to a nearly 24-hour broad maximum. This shower is considered one of the best opportunities for young viewers since this shower starts around 9 or 10 p.m. To view the Geminids, find an area well away from the city lights or street lights. Sunriver is within an International Dark Sky Place area, so it’s the perfect location to view!

Come prepared for winter temperatures with a sleeping bag, blanket, or lawn chair. Lie flat on your back with your feet facing south and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible. After about 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will begin to see meteors. Be patient – the show will last until dawn, so you have plenty of time to catch a glimpse.

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Information about the Germinids provided by NASA. View their website for more details.