Meteor showers are fascinating astronomical events that attract crowds eager to witness them. At this time of year, the last few months bring us rain that is worth anticipating and enjoying.

They give people the opportunity to see something beautiful in the sky that reminds us how much space there is out there.

The peak of the rainfall is expected to be on December 14-15, 2023 and the best viewing conditions will be from locations with clear, low light pollution.

This includes areas away from cities and towns, and at higher altitudes where there is less atmospheric interference.

The Geminids are one of the most active meteor showers of the year and can produce up to 120 meteors per hour at their peak.

The rain is caused by dust particles from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, which enter the Earth's atmosphere at high speeds.

Experts say the Geminids are some of the best showers in the Northern Hemisphere, especially when there is no moon.