On a dark night, at the peak of the shower at around 2 a.m. (for all time zones), "you can often catch 50 or more meteors per hour," EarthSky.org stated. "During an optimum night for the Geminids, it’s possible to see 120 meteors – or more – per hour." NASA states that the speed of the meteors are 79,000 mph, or 22 miles per second.

according to NASA. With the bright moon on peak night, an observer in the U.S. may see around 15 Geminids an hour, Cooke said. "In short, 2024 is a bad year for Geminid watching — December 2025 will be much better," Cooke said. The Geminid meteor shower ...

Another astronomical phenomena may be viewable from Louisville this weekend: The Geminid Meteor Shower. During it's peak, it is expected to be one of the best of the year, according to experts. Here's what to know.