Geminids 2027
Geminids peaks on Tuesday, December 14 2027, with up to 150 meteors per hour at full strength, radiating from Gemini.
Peak
Tuesday
December 14, 2027 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
99%
Significant — bright moon washes out faint meteors
Bright moonlight will wash out fainter meteors. Plan to observe before moonrise or after moonset for best results — only the brightest meteors will compete with the lit sky.
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