The Geminids meteor shower is one of the few major showers originating from asteroids, primarily producing vivid yellow meteors due to its unique material.
While the Geminids typically offer a spectacular show with up to 120 meteors per hour under optimal conditions, this year's almost full moon will reduce visibility to about 15 meteors.
The origin of the Geminids from asteroid 3200 Phaethon results in firmer rocky debris, making fireballs more common and impactful when they enter Earth's atmosphere.
Meteor showers like the Geminids do not require special equipment for viewing, best enjoyed in dark skies away from city lights and during cloudless nights.
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