Geminid meteor shower fast facts
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The Geminids Meteor Shower is peaking Wednesday morning, with most of the more than 100 bright fragments visible over the Northern Hemisphere, according to NASA.
Viewers can still view Geminids after its peak, but dedicated observers could possibly spot one or two on the night of Dec. 17. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital.
During perfect conditions, the Geminids produce approximately 100 to 150 meteors per hour.
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