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Geminid Meteor Shower in Saudi Arabia: Date and Best Hours
The Geminids are, in many years, the strongest annual meteor shower, peaking in mid-December. This table is computed automatically for the next peak night: when the radiant rises, where the Moon is, and how many meteors per hour you might see under a dark sky.
Peak nightSunday, 13 December 2026 → Monday, 14 December 2026Best viewing hours: 09:00 pm – 05:00 amMoon illumination: 20%
Peak night · Rafha
Approximate rate = 150 × sine of radiant altitude, reduced when the Moon is up. It is an upper bound for a very dark sky; from city outskirts you may see a quarter of it or less.
| Time | Radiant altitude | Moon altitude | Approx. rate/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 pm | 4° | 20° | 5 |
| 08:00 pm | 15° | 10° | 19 |
| 09:00 pm | 26° | below horizon | 67 |
| 10:00 pm | 38° | below horizon | 93 |
| 11:00 pm | 51° | below horizon | 116 |
| 12:00 am | 63° | below horizon | 134 |
| 01:00 am | 76° | below horizon | 146 |
| 02:00 am | 87° | below horizon | 150 |
| 03:00 am | 77° | below horizon | 146 |
| 04:00 am | 65° | below horizon | 136 |
| 05:00 am | 52° | below horizon | 119 |
Quick tips
Drive 60–100 km from city lights, recline in a chair, look at the widest dark part of the sky rather than at the radiant itself, and give your eyes 20–30 minutes to adapt. December desert nights get very cold, so bring warm layers.
Reference source: International Meteor Organization — meteor shower calendar. We summarise the key point and do not republish the source’s content.
Important: The astronomical result does not include live weather, road conditions or access rights. Check official sources and current conditions before heading out.