The annual <a data-evt-val="{&quot;control_fields&quot;: {&quot;mparticle&quot;: {&quot;keys&quot;: {&quot;click_source_type&quot;: &quot;click_source_type&quot;, &quot;anchor_text&quot;: &quot;anchor_text&quot;, &quot;target_url&quot;: &quot;target_url&quot;, &quot;layout_section&quot;: &quot;layout_section&quot;}, &quot;mp_event_type&quot;: &quot;Navigation&quot;, &quot;extra_keys&quot;: [&quot;click_vertical_position_percentage&quot;, &quot;click_vertical_position_pixels&quot;]}}, &quot;click_source_type&quot;: &quot;in-page link&quot;, &quot;anchor_text&quot;: &quot;Geminid meteor shower&quot;, &quot;target_url&quot;: &quot;https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteors-showers/geminid-meteor-shower-2024-peaks-tonight-how-to-see-one-of-the-best-meteor-showers-of-the-year&quot;, &quot;layout_section&quot;: &quot;in-page-link&quot;}" data-evt="click" data-evt-typ="click" href="https://www.space.com/stargazing/meteors-showers/geminid-meteor-shower-2024-peaks-tonight-how-to-see-one-of-the-best-meteor-showers-of-the-year">Geminid meteor shower</a> is expected to reach its peak on Friday night and into Saturday morning, with up to 120 meteors per hour, or about two per minute. Though a nearly full moon may hamper viewing (it’s best if the sky is as dark as possible) it’s still the best chance to take a look.

The annual storm will deliver up to 120 meteors per hour, though the  nearly full moon may hamper viewing somewhat.{ai:summary}<p>The Geminid meteor shower will peak Friday night into Saturday morning, offering up to 120 meteors per hour. However, a nearly full moon may hinder visibility, making dark skies ideal for optimal viewing. </p><p>#outdoors</p>

The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's how to see it

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