Published: 12 December 2025India TV NewsGeneral
Geminid Meteor Shower 2025 Peaks Over India with 100-120 Meteors Per Hour
The Geminid meteor shower, one of the brightest astronomical events of the year, peaked over India on the night of December 13-14, 2025. The shower offered up to 100-120 meteors per hour under dark skies, with the best viewing window between 1 AM and 3 AM on December 14.
The Geminids originate from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, making them unique among major meteor showers as most others are associated with comets. No specialized equipment was needed — it was a naked-eye event. The shower was visible across India, with recommended viewing locations including areas away from urban light pollution. The Geminids are known for producing bright, multi-coloured meteors.
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The Geminid meteor shower peaked over India on the night of December 13-14, 2025, offering 100 to 120 meteors per hour between 1 AM and 3 AM. Uniquely originating from asteroid 3200 Phaethon rather than a comet, it produced bright multi-coloured naked-eye meteors visible away from urban light pollution.
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What was the peak rate of meteors per hour during the Geminid meteor shower 2025?
Explanation · Correct answer CThe Geminid meteor shower peaked over India on the night of December 13-14, 2025, offering up to 100-120 meteors per hour under dark skies.
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When did the Geminid meteor shower peak over India in 2025?
The Geminid meteor shower, one of the brightest astronomical events of the year, peaked over India on the night of December 13-14, 2025.
What meteor rate and viewing window were reported for the Geminids?
The shower offered up to 100-120 meteors per hour under dark skies. The best viewing window was between 1 AM and 3 AM on December 14.
What makes the Geminids unusual among major meteor showers?
The Geminids originate from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, making them unique among major meteor showers because most others are associated with comets.
What viewing conditions and visual features were noted for the Geminids?
No specialized equipment was needed because it was a naked-eye event visible across India, with recommended viewing locations away from urban light pollution. The Geminids are known for producing bright, multi-coloured meteors.
