Geminids Meteor Shower & Dark Sky Expedition
Geminids Meteor Shower & Dark Sky Expedition
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Dates
December 12 – 14, 2026 (Peak: Night of December 13–14)
Astronomical Highlight
The Geminid meteor shower peaks at up to 120 multicoloured meteors per hour. Lunar conditions are optimal—a thin 18% waxing crescent moon sets in the early evening, leaving dark skies for peak viewing after 10:00 PM.
The Phenomenon
Debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon colliding with Earth's atmosphere, creating bright, slow-moving fireballs across the open desert.
Timing
The radiant in Gemini is well-placed from 10:00 PM onward, peaking around 2:00 AM.
Comfort Amenities
Live BBQ Dinner, Thermal desert blankets, warm duvet bedding (available for the Overnight tour), tea/coffee and snacks, and campfire stargazing.
Optics & Gear
Automatic Motorised tracking telescope for viewing the Great Orion Nebula and Saturn's rings.
