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Meteor Shower
Geminid Meteor Shower 2026
Monday, December 14, 2026
Demo Data: Event data is sample/projected data for demonstration purposes. Actual timings may vary.
Start Time
2026-12-04
Peak Time
2026-12-14
End Time
2026-12-20
Sri Lanka Visibility
Excellent — Radiant well-placed, visible from early evening
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent (favorable)
Photography
Excellent — Bright, slow meteors with good colors
Best Locations
Yala, Wilpattu, Horton Plains, Danigala
Best Viewing Time
From 9 PM, best after midnight
Source
IMO — Sample/projected data
About this Event
The Geminids are considered the strongest and most reliable meteor shower of the year, producing up to 150 multicolored meteors per hour at peak.
Photography Tips
- Use a wide-angle lens (14mm-24mm) to capture more of the sky.
- Set your camera on a sturdy tripod.
- Use a wide aperture (f/2.8 or wider) and high ISO (1600-3200).
- Take continuous exposures of 15-30 seconds to catch unpredictable meteors.