The best meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, will rain down the night sky on Dec. 13-14, boasting more than 100 meteors per hour.
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00:00 In the waning days of 2023, December brings the best meteor shower of the entire year.
00:12 Catch the peak of the Geminids on the night of the 13th and 14th.
00:16 More than 100 meteors per hour will rain down from the night sky, with some reports even
00:22 suggesting up to 150 meteors per hour in dark areas.
00:27 Unlike most meteor showers, which require you to stargaze past midnight, the Geminids
00:32 are active during the evening hours, making it perfect for kids to look for shooting stars.
00:38 The hourly rate will grow as the night progresses.
00:41 Make sure to bundle up for a cold night and find a dark area away from city lights.
00:46 The moon will not be a factor for this year's Geminids, but clouds will, so make sure you're
00:51 up to date on the latest cloud forecast by visiting AccuWeather.com or by downloading
00:56 the AccuWeather app.
00:57 Reporting for AccuWeather, I'm Jeff Cornish.
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