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Geminid

British  
/ ˈdʒɛmɪˌnɪd /

noun

  1. a member of a shower of meteors (the Geminids ) occurring annually around December 13

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The Geminid meteor shower - one of the most spectacular in the celestial calendar - is set to peak this weekend and astronomers say conditions could make for an especially striking show if weather permits.

From BBC

The Geminid meteor shower is active from 4 to 20 December and is one of the last major showers of 2025.

From BBC

If you missed the Geminid meteor shower over the weekend, you’ll have a chance to catch it next year.

From Los Angeles Times

The Geminid meteor shower can produce up to 50 meteors an hour during the peak dates of Dec. 13-14 in a typical year.

From Los Angeles Times

Mid-December every year brings us the chance to see plenty of shooting stars as the spectacular and unique Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak.

From BBC