Peak of Geminids meteor shower 2025 on the night of December 13-14. IST 2-4 AM will be the best time in India. 120+ meteors will fall in 1 hour, while many agencies including NASA will broadcast it live.
Geminids meteor shower 2025: The Geminids meteor shower, which occurs every year, reaches its peak in December. These showers of bright lights are back in mid-December. With their constant activity in the sky, meteor showers are a regular part of winter. Its peak is expected to occur on the night of 13-14 December, during which time the maximum number of meteors can usually be seen in the year. According to estimates, more than 120 meteors can be seen every hour in clear and dark skies. It will not be possible for everyone to watch this event in real-time, so this time online feeds have been arranged.
Peak Time of Geminids Meteor Shower 2025 in India
According to a report by Hindustan Times quoting The Free Press Journal, the Geminids meteor shower starts late in the evening, but its best time can be between 2 am and 4 am as per IST on December 14. At that point the path of the debris aligns with Earth’s motion, and the radiant rises high enough in Gemini to provide a clear view. Despite city lights, brighter streaks are visible in the sky. The darker the sky, the more frequent the shower will be.
How to watch Geminis online from India
Livestream has been arranged for those who cannot go out or those who cannot move out of urban areas. The Virtual Telescope Project will broadcast in real-time from its observatory in Italy, capturing the meteor shower using wide-field instruments designed to track light meteors. NASA and the International Meteor Organization may also stream parallel feeds on YouTube, although these appear closer to the event.
Tips for watching the Geminids meteor shower at home
Watching online doesn’t require much setup. Turn off the lights in the room and increase the brightness of the screen a little. The livestream will track the meteor shower for you. The goal is to reduce glare and allow the camera’s sensor to do its job. This is a quiet way to view the event, especially for viewers living in areas with high pollution.