The best and most reliable shower of the year will start this week.
The peak of the shower will be on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The American meteorite society says that bright colors are associated with the Geminids. No matter where you are in the world, they will be visible.
According to NASA, only 10 to 20 meteors were seen per hour in the late 1800s, but the first appearance of the Geminids was noteworthy. It is possible to see 100 to 150 meteors per hour during peak activity.
The lead for NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office said before last year's shower that it was the only shower he would see in December.
The shower's name comes from the constellation. There is a constellation in the sky.
The Geminids travel 78,000 miles per hour and are 40 times faster than a bullet. The space agency said it's very unlikely that the meteorites will reach the ground.
The shower begins around 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., so it's a good time for young people to watch the show.
The best place to view is away from the city or street lights. Lying on your back facing south, you should be able to see a lot of the night sky. It takes about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust.
The last chance to view the Geminids will be in December.
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