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Geminid Meteor Shower 2027
A 98% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Geminid Meteor Shower.
Peak · Tuesday, December 14, 2027 at 7:38 PM UTC
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- Caution: Bright moon
- Good: High rate
A 98% lit moon will wash out the fainter meteors of Geminid Meteor Shower.
- Caution: Bright moon
- Good: High rate
| Peak | Tue, Dec 14, 2027, 7:38 PM UTC |
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| Active window | Dec 4 to Dec 20 |
| Expected rate | Up to about 150 per hour |
| Moon at peak | 98% lit |
The richest and most reliable shower of the year, with slow, bright, often colourful meteors. Visible most of the night.