Geminids 2025
Geminids peaks on Sunday, December 14 2025, with up to 150 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Gemini.
Peak
Sunday
December 14, 2025 at 04:00 AM PST
Peak times can shift ±1 day from year to year. Check closer to the date for the latest IMO forecast.
Moon at peak
26%
Manageable — moderate moonlight
The moon will brighten the sky but most meteors should still be visible. Aim for the hours when the moon is below the horizon, or sit so the moon is behind you.
Shower facts
Activity period
Dec 4 → Dec 17
Radiant
Gemini
Peak ZHR
150 /h
Velocity
35 km/s
Best hemisphere
Both hemispheres
Parent body
Asteroid 3200 Phaethon
Other years for Geminids